It's been a long haul, but I am finally happy with my new Edea boots. I never have the arch pain that I was getting with my custom Klingbeils on my right foot, and I don't need to tighten them as tight as my Klingbeils. My heels never slip! I am still a big Klingbeil fan, and continue to recommend them, but the Edeas are working better for my particular problems right now. One thing I hate about the Edeas is that the lining is perforated. Since I skate bare footed, it leaves little dots on my ankles, so I've taken to wearing Silipo gel sleeves. I wish they were lined like the Klings!