Finally got a chance to try out the new Specialized 2FO Roost Flat MTB shoes. And on a beautiful summer winter's day. So warm out. First impression, I loved how light and comfy my feet felt. Climbing felt better this time around closer to how I normally feel so maybe it was just the shoes. They also stick to the pedals in a more natural way than when I was using running shoes. I'd say the con for these pedals are that the pegs, that are also the pro because they give you grip. I found them gripping the shoes in the wrong position and I still don't like how hard it is to get them into the right one. Another problem, is of my own making, I still haven't lowered the saddle to account for the difference between these shoes and pedals vs. the clipless setup. Thankfully I can lower it with the dropper but it just means another thing to fiddle with after using the dropper. I big nod to flat pedals came at the end of the ride where it's the most technical and singletrack. Almost at the bottom of the trail and I came in a little hot and awkward, and I broke in a way that threw me forward. Without thinking about it my leg just shot out instantly and perfectly to counterbalance and save it. I thought that was pretty cool since it was just an unconscious, reflex, action.