my 1st attempt at clipless(MTB)....661 session shoes(($16 ebay), and Crank Brothers Candy SL's ($48 used w/ used cleats).... I love it! the clipless system works very effeciently and it was cheap for me! I can't imagine going back! IMO, getting used cleats made it easier for me, they are VERY easy to get in and out of, I have not crashed once yet while being "clipped" in, and at a discounted rate. Just food for thought....