Hey Knotted

I see that you live in Seattle too. I have the Shimano (SPD) petals and compatible shoes and love them. The pedals are fairly cheap--only about $40 (on sale) and shoes of course vary.

I just wanted to offer up my pedals for a try. I could throw them on your bike and you could get an idea. I wear an 8 shoe and use mtn. shoes for ease of walking. Just give me a holler.

Carole