Originally Posted by
Trevtassie
SPD. Once your feet are in, they're in. Also handy for emergency acceleration. I use Shimano MT-94 boots (now replaced by the XM-9). Nice for hiking in as they have a stiff Vibram sole.
Same here, Giro VR Rumble shoes have a Vibram sole, which are nice to walk in although I've yet to try a full-on hike. And Shimano M520 SPD pedals have a nice wide platform, so I could get away with wearing normal shoes in emergencies for shorter distances.