just picked up a pair of these 2 days ago after the rigid sole in my 4 year old Lakes cracked in half.

$90 c, built kind of similar to the Sidi, ratcheting top clasp with to velcro lower straps. I Held both brands in my hand for a long time before deciding not to cave. MEC is a little strange with some of their in-store product that is almost 3 or 4 years out of date. Stitching isn't double in some areas like the Sidi shoe is, and surely if(when) the buckle finally fails I'll not likely find a replacement part. But for a sub $100 shoe it seemed like a better deal if I can get 2-3 years out of them.