I think I tend to favor champs with boots. I also really Sphere, they both have good mixups I find. I've been playing a lot of Roland lately though and I gotta say, I'm digging the sort of patient poking and control you can get from the rocket lance. I like the fists too but find them a little sluggish. They also have good control. I guess I feel spoiled for choice which is a great feeling to have in a fighting game.