It could also be the fact that every time you step on the ice with them you're getting more used to them, rather than them being more dialed in. They fit different than any other skate out there. Even with the same holders and profile, pitch etc as your old skates, the boot itself will require an adjustment period for you to get used to. At least it did for me. But I agree. I preferred the step holder setup over the ls edge. But right now the ls2 has been the best for me. In the future, if I were to get a second pair, I'd probably just stick with the step holder again and not be so picky about aesthetics.