Used them for first time last week. I was quite impressed with how nice they felt right out of the box. Comfort wise I would say definitely better than my 9s, but not quite up to par with the TPU-X as I would still say TPU-X is most comfy shoe I've ever worn. That being said, I never felt the performance was quite there with the TPU. I have all 3 colors and blew through the right toe (even putting tape and such on to protect it) on the first 2 rather quickly since I drag quite a bit and held off on using 3rd pair to avoid the same problem. So for me, the fixed traction sole and solid toe is sooooo nice to have again. The insoles are ok, I tend to get my own anyways, so I really didn't pay too much attention. I will say the leather upper definitely has a nice feel when I first put them on. One thing I did notice that I was really fond of, is they have a very wide platform on the sole. I have them in wide width, but also had others in wide width and I felt like these had a much better platform for balance. It kind of surprised me to be honest. For the price (around $149), I think these shoes are by far going to be the best bang for your buck for top tier performance shoes. 5 soles and 4 heels in the box too! Also, the new Rampage shoe from Brunswick which offers interchangeable slide soles (not heel) is showing pricing around $79 online. Another shoe that I think will be very good option for bowlers who want some versatility without spending a lot.