Originally Posted by
TenSpeedV2
No there is no law, but when someone comes on and asks about something specific, it seems as though they have their mind made up as to what they want. I tried to swap to flats and boots for the winter, and it was horrible. Boots are too bulky for me to get a good proper spot on the pedal, and I was using some huge wide pinned flats. After riding SPD's for so long, I am very used to them and the proper foot position that they offer.
Sometimes ideas from outside the box are helpful or insightful. Bean boots have a smaller sole than my Shimano or Chrome shoes, and even work with the clips on my Schwinn without adjustment.
I'm sure the OP can decide the value of my suggestion without your kibitzing.