I just purchased the Sidi SRS and have only ridden with them once. I had no problem with shifting, but I tend to lift the shift lever with my foot instead of pivoting off of the footpeg. My problem is with the rear brake: I can't feel it enough to modulate it yet. I have tried putting some Neatsfoot oil on the boots and plan to break the boots in around the house a little first before riding with them again. Mucho protection on boots, break in may take a little time. I hope to get some serious time on these boots as I break them in. SOLID boot.