Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
I know they aren't technical, but my pins worked fine with my hiking shoes. The tread isnt deep and the vibram soles help provide the pins a good surface. Soles stiff enough for riding.

Never once did my shoes come off the pedals. Just saying that there are options. I got double use from them - hiking and mtb

Regardless of your final choice, have fun!
I could have sworn that at one time you were on the hunt for sticky soled shoes for this very concern--based on your riding partner's observation that your feet weren't staying put. But maybe I'm misremembering....