Examined them and they said they must break and you can't get into the game right away. But I did and they were perfect. They fit well without hurting my feet and feel secure enough to avoid injuries (ankles and feet). Used them after rain in a wet field and they didn't absorb enough water to drag me down. Please note: you may need to adjust your passes and especially your kick (with the inside of the foot) with the heel raised - the rear cleats will drag a bit.