Probably too late for TallDog, since he has put an investment into the forward controls, but I wanted to put my 2 cents in anyway.

When I first purchased my Street Glide, i could NOT get used to the "floor boards" and in a matter of months switched mine out for HHI forward controls. After a couple of 3k mile trips, I found only being able to have my feet in one position uncomfortable at times. After a lot of consideration, I took forward controls off (sold them on ebay to recoup some of my investment) and went back to boards...BUT the kicker is I used Arlen Ness 2" forward brackets, in conjuction with Harley Goodies 1" spacer kit and put on Kuryakyn ISO boards(measure 15" long). I also used Kuryakyn extended shift levers. I now have all the space for my feet and I can move my feet forward so far, that it mimics having forward controls. I can also move might feet to the back of the boards for a different riding position every now and then.

I post this as an option that may work for some, not as the end all for everyone. Just one set up that a person might consider

 

I love em.............BUT..........I cant go without the lowers...........leaven in the morning for a 1000 mile ride and its going to be 34 degrees.......

 

Here's a few!

 

I have forwards on my SG(came with the bike). I didnt understand it at first and seemed a little bit of a stretch for me. But after riding the bike Im use to it and no issues. I never rode a bike with floorboards so I cant compare. I love mine.