They work for some people no doubt. I personally couldn't stand the lack of forward flex. the upper cuff was literally riveted to the lower part of the boot, preventing it from hinging forward. They say it's a 90 flex, but they don't really flex at all. I used them last year, riding mainly in the park, and I could feel my shins slam into the cuff on every landing. And yes, i even tried cranking the buckles down as tight as they would go.