Originally Posted by IvyGodivy

Flat spiked pedals only for me. Why? Because I don't want to be restrictive to a type of shoe and I heard all the arguments about why you should go clips and that's fine if you are a street rider but with gravel you can go past that I say flat spiked. Main reason at times a path will lead me to water which is why during the warm months I am riding in Keen toe-covered sandals. During the colder months I used to wear Vans but wasn't crazy about the support so for now I use my sneakers or hiking boots or whatever. The point is I want to be able to wear what I want when I want.

I can also go into where I stand with bike clothing but that doesn't fit your question.