^ yeah, those might just fit the bill:

- they are SPD recessed cleat compatible, check.

- shimano's website emphasizes their walkability off the bike, so that's a check too.

- traditional lace up design without any fugly and nearly ubiquitous "bike shoe" straps, that's another check.

- i'm not crazy about the orange accents and over-done design, but again, the styling isn't wildly garish or stupid, half-check.



and given the excellent service life i got out of my SH-MT22's, i am fairly inclined to go back to the shimano well again.

120 bones is a little spendy, but if i get another 8 years out these, then it's money well spent i suppose.

the shimano SH-CT80 could be a winner, thanks!