Seconded Peter. Never thought I would say so, after always using cleats (both trad and Look) for over 30 years, but I spent the latter half of last summer using a pair of Sidi touring shoes, bought from Hilary, and loved them. They have a serrated section which corresponds with the pedal and when the straps are cinched keeps the shoes in the clips - especially with toothed pedal plates! Great for most around town riding etc. They also are black and lace up - I could even remove the Sidi logo if I wanted - very classic looking and comfortable for my rather wide feet!
Paul.
Paul B. Williams, BAH (Laurier), MPhil (Cardiff, Wales), PhD (Queen's) Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada castell5@sympatico.ca paul_williams@carleton.ca
> Might I point out that it's entirely possible, practical and purposeful to
> wear classic leather-soled cycling shoes and ride WITHOUT cleats. I've
> been doing so exclusively for years now. I use the traditional Detto
> Pietro leather-soled shoes and have thin heels put on them. No cleats. You
> can walk on them quite easily and ride with them with reasonably tight
> straps and lose nothing in the bargain.
>
> Keep it simple. Forget the cleats. It works.
>
> Peter Kohler
> Washington DC USA