This is my first pair of "bike" shoes. They look exactly as they do in the picture. The sizing for me was spot on. These are very comfortable shoes whether on the bike or walking around off the bike. Once tightened and buckled they are very secure and hold my foot well. It goes without saying these are my first SPD shoes. Clipping in was easy and intuitive. It happened naturally for me on the first and all subsequent tries. This says to me that the placement of the cleat mounting point is spot on. Getting out of the SPD clip is also easy. I bought the Shimano SM-SH56 Cleat Set. Attaching the cleats to the shoes was an easy intuitive task. The shoes work well with the non-cleat side of dual platform pedals as well. I don't notice the cleat sitting on the pedal. The shoes are very lightweight and appear well made. The fit and finish is flawless.  I live in the desert southwest and the shoes have good ventilation during these hot summer days.

In short these are very comfortable, well ventilated, supportive shoe that is easy to walk in when off the bike. If they hold up well, I will buy this brand again.