I got a pair free when they were doing a promotion a while back, and I've grown to like them. Someone asked about them on here probably a month after I had them, and gave them a mediocre/negative review. I was using them with power grips, and they just weren't comfortable riding. The edges of the sole where the siding is glued on had some canvas (string?) begin to fray too. I've since switched to toe clips + straps, and that made a world of difference. The problem was with the power grips, not the shoes. I expected the fraying to continue, and sides to unglue but they haven't frayed anymore in the six months I've had them. They've actually been holding up quite well.
As far as the overall stiffness, walkability, and support goes, I think Chrome did a great job finding a happy medium. I don't find them uncomfortable to walk in (as some folks do). Just a little awkward, but you get used to it. I know some people have had problems with the back of the shoe being too stiff, and rubbing their Achilles tendon area. I ended up the Chrome Midways (midway between low top, and high top), and I never experienced the rubbing. Overall I'm happy with them, though I don't know if I'd personally spend $100 on them.