Originally Posted by
sunburst
If you're gonna be wearing spd shoes on the tour (and not carrying spare shoes), you might as well have 2-sided spd pedals. Full disclaimer here - I've got two pair available in the "For Trade" thread, one of them, Shimano.
+1
I use pedals with spd on both sides when touring and they work out fine for me. If I want to ride for a short distance to the pool or bathroom or maybe to the store (a few hundred yards) I can ride in my Crocs. If riding any distance longer than that I wear my bike shoes.