Originally Posted by
Jaytron
I'd go with the Shimano M520. They're cheap and double sided for ease of entry. Plus a lot of the recessed cleat "normal" looking shoes like DZR and Chrome shoes are compatible with the Shimano SPD.
+1. These and a pair of DZR shoes for around the town riding. Throw on a pair of actual road shoes (shimano or anything SPD compatible - nearly everything is) for club/weekend/long rides.