look what i found at the REI store today. these are Pearl Izumi road cycling shoes. the model is "Flow Road" and they were on sale for $28! what a steal! i went on the Pearl Izumi website and they are listed as $149.99 ( http://www.pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=617&type_id=1&sport_id=2&category_id=7&color_code=671 ). who likes to shop at REI? i do. :-)