I tried 2019 and didn't like it. It is just too hard to get in and out of. I didn't use the 2018 animals, so no die hard animal guy, but hated the 2019 version. I doubt if I'd like that tight style anymore. It just seems to just crush up on your feet by the end of a set. I went to 2019 Radar boa with aluminum plate, much more comfortable and seems to turn well so far.