Did you get the X's or the Zero's? I love my Zero's. You can adjust the amount of float, so I've got enough to make my knees happy, but not so much that I get the ice-cube feeling. I also like that I can be unclipped, but still able to pedal. I find that when I'm in traffic or unpredictable crowds, I can unclip but keep my foot in position - the recessed circle of the cleat holds the pedal well enough for easy riding - might not work on a hill, but I've ridden (is that a word?) for miles that way.