I have been pedal and saddle shopping this season, and am hopefully closer to getting what I want. Old threads helped some, but looking for some more info.

OK... I "thought" I had my pedal decision down to Look Keos. Last lbs I was in the rep brought out some Shimano Ultergras and the Dura Ace. He said, "you want a wide platform, lady... these are the motherload of wide platforms...". My first reaction was, "wow... looks like huge support...".

One thing I'm not sure if this is a pro or a con... is the clip in space. The rep said since the pedal has a wide opening, it gives you more error room to find to your pedal. I read in old threads that some Look Keo users said that the Keo was "always where they wanted it to be"... vs the other having to look down to guide in?

I ride a ds mtb pedal now, Shimano M505. I thought I wanted ds SpeedPlays but just didn't like some things about then when I tried them in the trainer at another lbs: 1) didn't feel much more supportive than my M505s (not $200 worth to ME anyways), and 2) didn't like the stomp straight down to clip in.

I know I will be giving up the convenience of ds pedals with a Dura Ace, or Look... but my main aim is support... no more numb foot, etc.

I'm hoping this purchase will "get it right" with no buyer's remorse of lingering issues. Thx for any thoughts.

HISTORICAL INFO BTW: through this process, I did upgrade Diadora mtb shoes, to road SIDI Zetas... and my cleat position was moved some...