I bought these shoes for their looks, as I didn't want a standard biking shoe that would stick out while commuting to work.

I've also used these in a recent 100km ride and they have enough ventilation that my socks did not get soaked in sweat. I could feel the ventilation through my feet as I biked.

The top of the shoe is a bit tight, but I didn't loosen them during the ride, so that I could keep my energy transfer from my feet to the pedals efficient. Hopefully, with some more riding, the tightness eases and the shoes fit my feet better.