I'm in the final stretch of equipping my new Mercian King of Mercia touring and sport bike. I'm kind of stuck on the pedals, and also the shoes.

Shimano A600 and Ritchey Micro Road pedals are under consideration. I'm a little worried the latter choice is going to depend on good stiff shoe. I do like the Ritchey's minimal design. While I've tried Looks I've preferred SPD in the past, plus I tend to be tempted by gravel roads fairly often. SPD is my preference but I'm not set in stone. A600 and Shimano RT82 shoes seems like a pretty safe choice. Walkability is secondary but I would like some.

I know I could go the roadie forum and everyone will say SPD-SL, or I could go to Touring forum and everyone would say to ride platform pedals with sandals or some nonsense. I would like however to hear what the C&V crowd thinks. I'm guessing most if not all of you aren't still running 1975 Detto Pietros with nailed on slot cleats and steel Campagnolo Record pedals. What do you guys like to ride on your vintage (or not) bikes?