Pedal Question re: my Trek 1000

[Bikingmomof3]

Sounds like toe clips without straps.
For my Toeclips, i found that a pair of merrill slip on shoes worked better than
the bike shoes i had for 2 years.
so try some of your other shoes.
the good news is if you buy bike shoes, you can always change them to whatever pedal system you end up if you decide to change from the clips.

I just put a phot of my pedal on. Please take a look when you get time. I am not a shoe person, so I only have running shoes and Birkenstocks. I will need shoes, I just do not want to spend a fortune on them, KWIM?

[Pedal Wench]

Until you're ready for clipless pedals (with cleats that attach the shoes to your pedals) you could get away with a cheap pair of tennis shoes - like the old Keds, or the knock-off that Target sells. However, I found a pair of Diadora shoes that worked best - they had a stiffer sole than the tennies, but still had a low profile that would fit, and the sole wasn't too slick, or too grippy. I'll see if I can find a pic.