I know the benefits and down side to using clipless pedals on my mountain bike for two years. I ride my touring bike with my ankle high mtb shoes and would like to find something a bit lighter and more comfortable and have really been torn about just going ahead and going clipless on the touring bike.

The only reason that I don't is that I can ride when it is raining or wet and wear my Lowa light weight hiking boots that are Gortex and completely waterproof. Can't do that with clipless.

So, any suggestions on a mtb shoe that looks a bit more like a casual shoe for riding and walking. Shimano, Pearl Izumi and Performance's brand Forte have the shoes. The Shimano's do not come with a cover for the cleat area at Performance, though they do at REI.

Any suggestions?