I got the '04 comp specialized women's mtb shoe because it was on sale. These are my first shoe with cleats, so I didn't want to spend a lot in case I hated them. I was a little worried after reading some of the comments about their body geometry, but the shoes have really worked for me. I have a slightly wider foot, and I find that the velcro is great for accomodating that. I had a little problem with my right toes feeling slightly numb, but I read Nanci's suggestion on another thread about moving the cleats back, and that cured the problem. I'm very happy with these shoes.