As other reviewers said, it digs into the inside/front of your ankle a lot. They are very tall on the inside making it a sloppy fit when trying to really control the bike. I added a thick insole and that helped a bit with the ankle pain and sloppy fit, but I still may sell them and get the lace version. It seems to fit a lot better.

Great quality shoe and very comfortable

I tried two other lace-up versions of the 2FO shoes. Both were very good but a PITA to put on, lace up and take off -- the upper material is very stiff. This BOA version of (essentially the same) shoe solves all of those issues. FWIW I have a high instep and I don't have ANY discomfort in these shoes even though they are brand-new. The fit is excellent. If you hadn't guessed, I really, really like these bike shoes!

Love these so for but they do kinda bite into your ankles a bit. I ended up putting a thin insole from another shoe underneath my footbeds and it raises my foot just enough so they don’t bother my ankles anymore. I have super high arches so I also run the specialized body geometry orthotics and they’re awesome. Super light shoe and the BOA system is rad

The ankle pain. How did they overlook that? Who approved the shoe? The tongue design is so bad that any positives of the shoe are overshadowed by it. What? You need a stiff tongue for the boa, ok. But it ends exactly where the top boa line is. Allowing it to pinch the hard fabric right against the top of the ankle.

Having had 2 pair of the older version, I was hesitant with the new updated version based on some reviews, however, these shoes fit well and are very comfortable.

These shoes cut into your ankles they are the most poorly designed shoes

Great clipless pedals with flat pedal hikability/walkability and look. The double boa is very comfortable and allows you to perfectly adjust the tightness of the shoe at the top and bottom of the foot. Hard to go back. The channel for the cleat is well designed, extends far enough to the heel and works great with SPD pedals.

I still have 2 pairs of the old 2FO Cliplites kicking around. Love those shoes. Like really. These ones, not so much. I've been wearing my old ones on longer rides while breaking in the new ones in short rides and on the gravel bike. But I didn't break them in, I just broke them. Pros: the new style BOAS are easier to use. Cons: everything else. Less comfortable, and the toebox suffered a blowout right along where the rubber scuff protector and upper material meet. Going to see if I can return them. Sorry Specialized, I was a huge fan of your shoes but I'm going to have to shop around.

Great shoe for trail riding with stiff enough soles for all day pedaling and enough toe flexibility that you can handle any hike a bike sections.