I got these at a steep discount, so overall I am pleased. The fit is just slightly too snug, but manageable. I hope they stretch a bit as I break them in. The soles do provide good grip on the pedals. Fairly comfortable for biking, less so for standing/walking (again, due to being too snug). Generally happy with the purchase I do wish the sizing was more accurate. I normally wear a US size 11, so I ordered size 45. I recommend ordering a half-size larger than what you normally wear.