Hi Everyone,

I don't actually commute yet but I am in the process of getting my stuff together to do so. It's going to be ~30K each eay but I can make it shorter. So I am gradually increasing my mileage and confidence while I get some gear together including racks and what not.

I'm going to be doing it on a road bike. I bought this bike second hand and it came with SPD SLs (road pedals) with cleats and shoes that don't fit me. I replaced them with Shimano 647s (mountain bike pedal with outer) and MTB shoes because I like the idea of being able to walk around easier and have the option of using non-cycling shoes with them.

Some months on, I am actually getting around to using them and the shoes look like they are starting to fall apart and I am taking them back for a warranty replacement. I am finding that I don't think I would really consider riding the bike without clipless pedals and shoes, as it's just so much more efficient.

So finally my question is, if I get replacement shoes, should I stick with the MTB shoes, or see if I can switch to road shoes and switch the pedals on the bike?