I've had these for three sessions now (two pick-ups and a beer league game) and have to say I'm sold! I put these in my MX3's at the same time as a pair of Speed Plates and holy smokes my skate does EXACTLY what my foot does. The comfort factor alone is worth that $30 IMO. This was the missing piece I needed on my quest to have the most responsive, comfortable skate I could come up with. Great product!