Originally Posted by aplcr0331

Get whatever fits you comfortably.

On the whole SPD vs SPD-SL I've never understood how so many people seem to think you'll fall when wearing road shoes. I'm not that klutzy.

I guess growing up skiing and walking in ski boots taught me to be more careful in shoes that aren't normally shaped like a Nike. And I'm athletic enough to adjust my body on the fly and adapt to changes in equipment and surface area. Plus I can think beyond the next two steps I'm taking. 95% of my rides originate at my house. The only stop I might make is maybe at the convenience store to fill up bottles and get some Wine Gums (if I was still in the UK) or candy for the ride. If you ride like that then you could go with SPD-SL. For commuters and others who use their bike to go to places and then walk around it's better if you have flats or SPD so you can walk without falling down all the time.

So go with flats for now (or whatever is on your current bike) then try whatever you feel you can handle as you upgrade your pedals.