I use these old Smarties: http://www.blueskycycling.com/produc...rty_Pedals.htm

Bonus, this is an old model so they're super cheap, plus they have the commuter reflectors. I enjoy being seen.

The spindle does stick up, but fietsbob is right, with spongy shoes it's no problem, and under ten miles I don't mind the spindle if I have other, thinner-soled shoes.

Cheap spd shoes from Nashbar: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_513988_-1___

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_513999_-1___

They have very few sizes left, though.

Or Blue Sky might have some cheap SPD ones: http://www.blueskycycling.com/cat-shoes/1/p