Originally Posted by blakcloud

You made a fine choice. Don't know why the grief you are getting for choosing SPL over SPD. Pedals, shoes are just commodities, if you hate the SPL you can always go back and purchase SPD's. You can sell what you have. Sometimes it is just trial and error. Like you I purchased my pedals first as they were on sale (Dura Ace). The shoes came at least a month later until I could really look for something that was perfect. I was lucky to go to a bike show where there were hundreds of different shoes to choose from all under one roof.

When you have the shoes, start practicing in a parking lot until you get the hang of it. Have fun on your bike.