"Who makes good cycling shoes"
So that was the original question.
* Good fit
* Breathablity. I like mesh upper with toe holes on my road shoes.
* Light weight. I also like thin material that hugs my foot.
* Nice color scheme. This is where most store brand names fall short.
* Good cfaftsmanship. At least, I don't want the sole plate to come apart from the upper.
* No genuine leather anywhere. It's not durable, degrades when it gets wet. Lorica(synthetic leather) is much better. I can wash it in the water.