Like a normal shoe model, it doesn't look like I stepped out of a spaceship. Also, how can I walk without sounding like I have stilettos. The shoes turned out to be a little heavier than I expected, but as far as I know bike soles are supposed to be heavy and not flex under the pedals. Men's sizes 8.5 - 9.0 and 43 fit well, and with SPD cleats installed, the weight was 389 grams.