I just have the bottom-of the line shimano spd's on the loosest setting. I've not had any trouble with popping out when I don't want to, skidding, trackstanding, etc. I'm not an overly aggressive rider, and I can't bunnyhop, skip, or do any of those crazy things, but I'm loving the good ol' cheap stuff.

p.s. I'm commuting on this beast and don't care about weight or looks, so that might be a factor. To each his own.