These shoes are fantastic! The price is great and I had a small issue with attaching the cleats, I called the customer service and they walked me through it thoroughly. I've had a few crashes and while my expensive pedals got all scratched up, these shoes don't have a mark on them! Gavin might not be a "brand name" like shimano or mavic, but these shoes have lasted longer than "brand name" equipment that I've had. These are definitely worth buying. (Posted on 8/13/11)