Fine, until you have an accident or fall off your bike. I fell onto my side after being pinned and couldn't get out in time. I was also in a serious bike accident where the bike flipped over because a cell phone got stuck in the fork. I managed to free myself. In terms of performance, I'm actually faster without shoes or braces because I like to use my toes to push off. The shoe snaps behind the toes near the ball of the foot. I can't develop that kind of speed while wearing it. They are comfortable and work, but don't suit my driving style.