I trust that this helmet will protect my melon in the event of an accident, and the MIPS liner feels no different than any of the previous Specialized helmets I've owned. But it might not be my first choice of helmet again, for two reasons: The style of the straps means the fit is only adjustable on the right-hand side. Adjusting the vertical fit (that is, whether it's possible to lift the helmet upward) can be tricky, and tightening the strap so that the left side isn't loose means the buckle may end up slightly off-center rather than nestled snugly under the chin. It's not prohibitively uncomfortable, but it isn't ideal, either. The matte acid lava color is not as bright as it is on-screen; most of the helmet is black, and the clip-on visor is also black and hides almost all of the orange color in the front. (I was disappointed that the visor didn't match the front of the helmet, given that the bright blue helmet has a bright blue visor.) That said, I have had good experiences with my other Specialized helmets, and am sure this one will be fine too when I get used to the straps. I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying this helmet, but maybe check out your local bike store before buying online to make sure the color is what you want and the straps will work.