Hi Christine,

I do have the double-sided pedals and love them (clip on one side, flat on the other). I'm still trying to find a pair of shoes that fit me right too. Learning to use clipless will be a challenge from everything I've read and heard and for the days I don't want to bother, I can just wear my regular tennis shoes and use the flat side of the pedal. I've tried Specialized shoes and although they are comfortable, I too have a wide foot and they tend to run narrower. Still haven't decided on shoes yet. I'm in no hurry though which is a good thing.

I have found Fox brand jerseys to fit me pretty good as well as Canari. I hate the elastic on the bottom part of the jersey and actually prefer a little extra room. But we are all different and that's why there are so many selections of everything. I prefer womens shorts too, men's don't seem to have enough padding.

Anyway, from one newbie to another, good luck in your shopping endeavors.