I will remember this advice and all of the advice from others about trying the shoes on and trying them on a trainer and that

"bike shoes made by shoe manufacturers are more comfortable than bike shoes made by bike component people."

Anymore suggestion from anyone? Cause today I got my shoelaces from my Columbia hiking boots caught in the chain a couple of times and then I was riding in 30 mph headwinds which made my 'non bike' workout pants flap and they to got caught several times. I was able to hike them up to my knees and tuck my shoelaces in, but I kept thinking, "I should have ordered those cycling pants from REI last weekend, the ones that were on sale...and I would've already have gotten them in the mail." GOOD~APPROPRIATE GEAR IS ESSENTIAL! Safety is a concern of mine at this point! I will ride in shorts and duct tape my shoe laces until I make it to town or order something online!

I did ride 16 miles today! YAY!