From personal experience I haven't find them too bad. They are comfortable for me, but a pain to get on. I wore them every weekend and sone training sessions last year on very dry surfaces and although still wearable, they are now very rough. Team mates have also found they've split or worn a little early. Its for this reason I wouldn't get another pair, but don't think they're bad. Everyone's feet are very different, so I don't think any shoe would work perfectly for everyone.....even after severe 'customisation'!