So far so good on this heel thing. The heel flap isn't too bad. It took me a second to remember how to knit back and forth after knitting in the round. I've learned to take it slow and talk to myself as I knit. Of course, I also swear like a drunk sailor while I"m knitting everytime I mess up. I tend to be a perfectionist that feels the need to get things right the first time. There are flaws in this sock, I will admit that there are some major flaws in this sock but I feel that I am doing well for my first attempt. Before I know it I will be knitting flawless socks.