Review on 👟 TIEM Slipstream: Stylish Women's Indoor Cycling Shoe, SPD Compatible for Optimal Performance by Joe Griggs

That's how I got the size. Not 1/2 size as suggested by the company. It was a good call. I'm a women's size 8, ordered an 8. It has enough cushioning but not as much as I was hoping. Will look for product improvements to better support the arch and knees. Yes, the outsole was more flexible than I was used to from conventional very stiff cycling shoes. I placed the braces as close to the middle of the foot as possible to help balance. As for balancing, yes it's a bit more difficult when the saddle comes first. But like anything else, your muscles and body will adapt to stabilize you, only in a new way. These are the best shoes so far. Could use some improvements though. Better stability, better cushioning. Interchangeable insoles are available so you don't have to change all your shoes as often as you would with running shoes.