Not too mention walking around a convenience store in Look, Shimano, or Speedplay type cleats is almost as dangerous as riding with toe clips. For that main reason most of my "serious" riding is done with SPD's and mountain bike shoes. I love being able to clip out, and walk normally. My favorite set of pedals for this are Shimano road SPD's, which are light and more graceful looking than the Shimano mtb blocks, or Ritchey knockoffs like Randyjawa's.,,,,BD

Shimano A-520 road spd's..

http://www.rei.com/product/724917/sh...1-001b2166c2c0

Ritchey style knockoffs

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4163308/

My least favorites, what I called the Shimano "block" pedals. Super heavy, but also super durable. Never seen a set of these break, EVER!

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...EL._AA300_.jpg