by the sound of it you dont want to spend much and shortys are good but i wouldnt go for them. I have Pauls on my bike but the other ones i was going to consider and these $60 ones from origin8. i dont remember what they are called but this style has all sorts of leverage and mudd clearance but ive heard of people complaining about heel clearance later in the ride when you get tired and sloppy. any hoo they look like this