Nadia, do you mean that the shoes I buy impact the metal things that go on the bottom of my shoes? I think I get that.

"Plus, many road cleats wear if you walk on them a lot (and are expensive to replace, eg, my speedplay cleats are over 25 bucks to replace). Not so much of a problem with mt bike cleats, which are recessed under the tread on the shoe".

I found pedals! The LBS had a definite opinion. I went in for Candy and I left with Speedplay Light Action in pink. I like bike but my bike is blue, they didn't have blue but I see now that they come in blue... hmmm...

Do you color coordinate your bike gear???

Anyway, they are not on yet and I didn't find shoes but won't buy any that give me slipping heels.

Did I do ok?

DH is out on his bike with his friend, my cold is in my lungs so not much of anything for me today. I spent all excess energy on raking which was not smart.

Thanks!