Originally Posted by MattP.
Also, if you're running a standard mtn shoe w/ a stiff sole, you're not gonna notice the tiny bit of platform that the Candy offers. Or even the Mallets for that matter. You will notice the platform with shoes like 661 Launch shoes, that sacrifice some of the stiffness of the sole (although they are still stiffer than tennis shoes) in order to have a tacky sole, so you can unclip and not slide all over your pedals.
Yes, I run 661 sessions, so that may explain why my experience may be different than others,and thanks for the heads up on cleat position, I've had it in the most forward position, and now I will try it in the other position!