- If you are intent on the candy's locate something like the winwood decksters that snap into the springs and provide a platform for your use when you want regular shoes. You might even be able to score somethng at your LBS that they use for test rides. Second look at something like a Campus pedal that is spd on one side and platform on the other.

>> Had not heard of Winwood Decksters, seem like a great solution. Will check them out. Thanks.

Not really into the campus pedals -- they felt kinda clunky and heavy -- and I don't want that for my regular rides. I would have to change them out every other day which doesn't seem right. I've decided that I like the Crank Brothers' mechanism better (than Shimano's, Time or Speedplay - for me) so definitely want those. (see my post below on the awesome experience with the shoes and cleats)


On the other hand, if you use a walkable mountain bike shoe without cleats, the spring will rest in the cut-out cleat area with the soles of the shoes resting on the platforms. But as the soles wear, you end up more and more on the springs so that could get expensive.[/QUOTE]

>> I may end up getting a second pair of MTB type shoes without cleats (although the Winwood Decksters seem perfect) for the commute but the whole idea was to not have to change shoes at work as I will then need to carry work shoes with me which is what I am trying to avoid.