So, 20 years of commuting experience - my 2cents worth. I think Chrome and slightly softer soled shoes are not so great if you are mainly riding and not walking so much. I (perhaps you) get hot spots with a softer soled shoe and this makes foot pain worse. I find its more relaxing to use a clipped in shoe. Currently I use some Specialised MTB shoes with an MTB SPD pedal - the Comp, although the Rime are probably a better shoe. Comp and Rime have a different last and the comp was comfy for me. I have custom insoles and this basically cured my chronic foot pain. I keep regular shoes at work. Occasionally I will also use some shoes by Same Same but Different Same Same But Different - Vintage SPD in Black