Hi, thanx for the input. I have shimano road pedals that i got with my bike when i got it 2nd hand (but only used a few times) so i have the pedals and i wouldn't mind being able to put the pedals back on my mtn bike so i can ride that with my hubby. i get bored when i ride my road bike and riding with him, lol. The road pedals are currently on my mtn bike, but as u can imagine it is difficult to ride with them, i was was deciding if i should just put normal pedals on or spend the money now and get a good pair of road shoes that i won't want to upgrade for ages. i don't do any walking when i am road riding except on weekend when i walk a couple a very short distance to have a social drink with the ppl i ride with.