I get a ton of compliments on these shoes especially when they ask how much I payed. They fit tight and flex fairly well. I used these during the MSF course. I ended up buying a cruiser when originally I was going for a sport bike but I still wear these because of the level of protection and comfort they have.
These are a great pair of shoes that have been through 1000 miles so far and they still feel great. They've been worn 9 hours straight during the 2 days of MSF course training and I never got sore achy feet. They feel real smooth when shifting gears even when I punch it hard.
I would suggest long socks because anything shorter and the material will bug you a bit.