I started out with (and still use) my $80 Specialized Tahoes. They were okay until I started doing rides of more than 30 miles on a regular basis. I'm getting hot spots. Moot point now that I'm going to have to buy new pedals (and road shoes) anyway. Mavics are nice but are wide in the heel. I'm contemplating a pair of Sidi Geniuses, provided I can try them on first. (I'd have to drive an hour to try them on, and there's no guarantee that they have women's shoes.)