The speedplays & CB mallets, both for their easy-on-the-knees quality. I had picked up a pair of Cannondale MTB shoes on sale but didn't think about the compatability of pedal & shoe. LBS guys tell me that I am better off, as a commuter, getting the Mallets. The speedplays aren't as good for commuting they told me.

So I am researching these two pedals & I run across this guy's testimony for speedplay:
"I've had very good performance from Speedplay Frog pedals. They are a MTB design, but work wonderfully for touring (lots of on and off the bike during the day). They imbed in MTB/touring shoes (I love Shimano's sandals BTW), thus you don't loudly announce your entry into every establishment."

Well, I've heard the opposite...
This is what a few lbs have said:
The cleats do not imbed into MTB shoes, they need road shoes - unless you're willing to cut up the soles of MTB shoes which is not reccomended. They also require little rubber caps for walking & still will mess with your stepping normally.
Or am I wrong?
Please let me know what you think.