Sean McQuillen

As many reviewers have noted, I have come across the toe slipping problem. I wear these primarily for commuting (30-35 minutes each way), and even with slight toe slippage, they do keep my feet warm (have worn without problem down to 25-30 deg F), and are easy on and off with my MTB shoes. Admittedly, I have not worn when it is really wet yet, but if it is dry and cold, I think they are acceptable and will be durable.

Other booties have been knocked for wearing down when walked in - I have not had this problem, as the sole cut-away provides ample room for my shoe treads to stick through.

As far as sizing goes, I was between the published sizes (43 - between L and XL), and the L fits quite well - except for the toe problem.

I own a pair of the M225's, which I think is just an older version of this shoe. Excellent fit - I have a very wide forefoot and narrow heel/achilles tendon. Once I put SuperFeet insoles in them, my heel is cupped very securely in the heel pocket without any slippage.

The combination of ratchet/velcro allows for excellent and secure fine-tuning of fit, and the tread (with removable toe spikes) provides excellent traction.

This is my only pair of bike shoes - they perform equally well on the trail, during the bike commute, on long road rides, or during triathlon races (well, they could be a little easier to get on in transition during a tri, but they weren't designed for that purpose). The stiff carbon sole gives me great power transmission for all activities, without killing my feet.