I love my studded pedals and feel they make a huge difference as opposed to regular or even a cage type. Especially for commuting because you can't really wear clip boots to work and would have to carry a pair of shoes with you. Check at my Shimano. I think they were $50 each but I could be wrong because 1) I tend to over pay 2) I don't remember exactly. They are a tremendous difference especially while standing and climbing. IMHO