And for standoff distance: folks saying they've just as much foot room as hawks so there's plenty, and others saying they could see them not working for folks with bigger feet, they are "usable," as well as foot room "sucks."
I think the standoff distance becomes a bigger issue based on climbing style as well. I don't stand on one stick very long as I am working my way up. Like I mentioned, I don't understand or like the angle of the step. I think it gives you more "feel" of where you are on the stick through your boot, but aside from that, what was the intention there?
Maybe its like carrying a gun, comforting, but not comfortable?