I was told it's a better placement, esp for us who respect saddle time as much as 'revolutions spun'.
The fast twitch, sprinter & crit boys, and even tri guys might not prefer such a rearward position. Type of saddle, chainstay and crank lengths and other things affect optimal cleat position. I'm sensitive to Q-factor and prefer doubles over triples. Lots of things can also go into knee pain, but glad you solved with cleat position.

Old style Look pedal = nice wide platform.