And bugs cannot get through them! Amazon packing is not good but Thule. I can normally wear a regular width with a wide toe box. I am planning a trip to the mountains so Ill report back. Please note, this is a very minor annoyance and is no fault of the kickstand but rather, where the bike manufacturer chose to put the cable-mounting notch. If youre looking for a comfortable shoe that you will wear for long periods of time this are perfect for that Velcro, y?all. They arrived quickly and fit perfectly (7. It?s also a really good alternative when having friends over. Ive had these for a couple weeks now and I love them.