Originally Posted by Dahon.Steve
I think they are worth it but I just had my first serious accident using them so be very careful. I haven't been on them since but will try it again because I estimate you're about 15% more efficient. I'm still looking for shoes where the cleat doesn't hit the street with every step. Does anyone know of a pair of SPDs that don't make noise every time you walk on the sidewalk?
Shimano m020.
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Shoes/product_86571.shtml
These are light weight MTB shoes. I have been using a pair for road cycling for 3 years. They are comfortable and have a recesed SPD cleat. I also have road shoes but typically wear these most of the time. Not as asteticly pleasing as high end road shoes and lace up vs straps.