The difference in quality of construction of the two insoles is huge. They do not tend to get soggy or retain water more than they should and dry fairly quickly after becoming soaked. The shoes offer a decent amount of ventilation and are comfortable to wear on short and long rides alike. The tread spacing on the shoe presented no issues in clipping into a Shimano SPD pedal and walking/hike-a-biking in the shoes is tolerable, although I would probably not opt to run a marathon in them. The shoes offer up ample toe protection, and I never felt as if I was going to have an issue from any rock strikes or toe hits on the trail. The sizing of the shoes is spot on in comparison to other shoes I've worn, and the size 43.5 I tested is comparable to a 43.5 from Specialized.
Stiff shoes also tend to slip more than a less stiff shoe due to the rigidity of the sole, but I had no issues with that while wearing the Triple X. With my foot being slightly narrow and a little bit lower volume, finding a shoe that forms and contours to my foot can be a challenge, but the Triple X worked well, although I did end up swapping out the stock insoles in order to increase the comfort level - more on that in a bit. What stands out with them is how well they fit and how little they slip. They are on par with some of the stiffest road bike shoes I've ever used, and the power transfer from them into the pedals is very apparent. The Triple X MTB shoes are undoubtedly stiff.
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