It's a big biner for belaying/stuffing lots of rope into...it locks magically..........works just dandy

I bought a pair of these cruisers a few weeks ago. A great beginner shoe, very comfy fit for someone who is not used to climbing shoes. good rubber, good durability. They stretch out a little bit, so i would suggest getting 1/2 or 1 size smaller than street. Getting these too small kindof defeats the purpose of their "comfort factor". Good for a full day of climbing without having to take them off all the time. Not spectacular at edging...not very sensitive either...but hey...they work well for all around stuff.... The heel buckle tightener thing is okay...you can crank them tighter, but it kindof puts some pain and abrasion in the tendon area when totally cranked....havnt had much problem with the stitching on mine.....yet.... I need to get a tighter preformance pair Anyway, a great buy for a beginner to figure things out with. NOTE: These are supposed to fit with the toes almost completely straight...so when u buy them, make sure your toes are a little bent, then they'll stretch to be about right....