This is my first real mountain bike shoe and wow. Now I know what all the fuss is about. I can't compete with the more expensive mountain bike shoes, but if you regularly ride trail bikes with your usual descents and jumps then I don't see how you could need anything more than that. If you're looking for your first pair of mountain bike shoes and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is a great choice. They're stiff so not the best option for everyday walking, but they still look good and as such can work when you need it. I usually take 13 (I ordered 13 and it was too big) and 12 is just right.