Hi starfish. I just bought a pair of the shoes you speak of. I found a store with last years model and only paid $129.00 They are like wearing slippers and the difference in the power you feel when you ride with them is amazing .
The toe box is bigger, but it lets me wiggle my toes a lot, and also I get no holes in my socks at the toe.
Mine have the 3 velcro straps, I am wary of the buckles I see on some shoes. Which do you ladies prefer? Straps or that ratchet buckle thing?