I recently got into road biking (age 60) and I like my shoes comfortable, so I purchased these mountain bike shoes.  I didn't realize they came with cleats, so I purchase shamano cleats too.  My bad.  Anyway, it certainly is easy to install the cleats and adjust them perfectly to the balls of your feet.  Only down side is the top rubs against my ankle slightly, but after a few times using it, I don;t notice it anymore.  Never caused me any blisters or abrasions.  Shoes easy to walk in without scratching wood floors to get out of house and go biking.  Highly recommend these shoes.