Originally Posted by
phatjo911
What's the real difference between MTB and road pedals? MTB pedals usually look a lot smaller/compact, which doesn't fit my bill. I'm assuming the former just stands up to mud/dirt better?
Road pedals give you a more secure platform and GENERALLY road shoes have a stiffer sole then there mountain bike brothers BUT...... you stated in your first post you want a pedal that you can use with sneakers as well as being clipped. While you can pedal a road pedal with sneakers, your not going to like it. The Shimano A530 IS the pedal your looking for unless your changing your parameters.