Look at these shoes...

[mimitabby]

doesn't look good to me either

[DebW]

It may be more a function of the length of pedal spindles these days. Maybe it has to be there to avoid bashing you ankle bones on the crank.

[Zen]

These don't look like that, Deb
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/....cfm?SKU=24192

[KnottedYet]

That cleat placement is rather odd, but I suppose it would compensate for the narrow-ish stance of standard pedals, vs the wider stance some women need.

Kinda think I'd rather mess with spindle length than with cleat placement, though.

[Wahine]

Not only that, the cleat placement is farther toward the front of the foot than what you would normally want. Looks odd to me.

[ehirsch83]

all i can say is.. the are made by schwinn... not exactly known for their great products.

[Zen]

Ahhh, but once upon a time they were.
Who never lusted after a Stingray or Varsity?

Anyway, now I think I've narrowed it down to either
the Adidas Diva

or the

Cannondale Roam

The Cannondales look sturdy but the Adidas look like they'd be cool on a hot day.

[Trek420]

Looks odd to me.

Yes, but who cares about the fit ... and your knees ... and eventually your back ... and .... just lookit that price Clipless and so cheeeeap too.

[emily_in_nc]

They may be on such a good sale because they are not good. I would be very wary of them -- I value my knees.

Emily