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These multi-release cleats are now my primary cleats. If you don't know, shimano makes two types of SPD cleats -- single release clips (the "normal" SM-SH51 SPD cleats) and these multi-release SM-SH56 cleats. With both types of cleats you have to twist your feet to unclip, but the single-release cleats only allow a twist to the side. These cleats allow a few more angles of release. I started out with the SM-SH51 single-release cleats, and fell off my bike a number of times over the course of two years in unusual situations. It is a horrible feeling to find yourself falling and be unable to unclip the whole way down. In one case, I would have been run over if there had been any traffic in the lane next to me. When I found out about these cleats, I ordered them to try out. I WILL NEVER GO BACK. These cleats release in multiple directions and it's like they read your mind. When you want to unclip, you can and do. I have had ZERO false releases, and have had several intentional releases in difficult situations.