so, i'm making the jump to cliplessness (thanks, you-know-who-you-are!). i don't have a whole lot of money to spend and i'm pretty lacking in knowledge about clipless shoes - i mean, except for, "buy sidis right, once, or buy other crap twice!"

anyway, i'm wondering about people's experiences with lower-price shoes. i probably want something with velcro - no casual look or "touring shoe" necessary, especially if it gives up the advantages of cliplessness.

i'm likely to go to some local shops and try on shoes, because i know that shoes are like saddles (everybody's foot/ass is different!), but i want a couple of ideas to start out with.

pretty much, the shoe that you've bought on a super budget (inside $50) that turned out to be surprisingly good.

additional information - about arches, firmness, level of use, how it breaks in, if you get clicking from yr cleats - would also be much appreciated.