Originally Posted by
prj71
Again...why not use a system with recessed cleats? I walk in shoes with cleats all the time.
I was just talking about this with a custom bike builder who was delivering a very high end ride to a customer, specd with SPD pedals. He's of the opinion that today's decent cycling shoes as stiff enough that you don't need all that pedal and cleat of traditional road pedals and that it makes much more sense to have a two-sided SPD pedal cleat system, especially for ease of engagement.
And not all SPD pedals are big and clunky like the ones I use for touring/commuting.