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Originally Posted by TheRCF

The other way is what you may be describing - they are weighted so they are roughly vertical. If you want the clip-in side, you could easily nudge the top of the pedal forward, letting you easily snap into the clips. If you want the platform, you could drag the top part of the pedal back with the center of your foot, letting the rest of it nicely drop into position.

At least it seems like it would work. I've never had a pair designed like this to actually test.

That's exactly the way it works. They're very easy to use - I do my majority of my riding with street shoes, so the little pull-back move that I do with the bottom of my shoe has become second nature. Starting out using clipless shoes is even easier.

(for reader reference, I'm talking about the Shimano M324 pedals)

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Originally Posted by outdoordrea

Can you recommend a good pair of cycling shoes that I can walk in? I'm in the market for a pair, but I really don't do very well buying shoes over the internet (just returned a pair of Specialized Rockhoppers because they were too large - size 41).

Shimano SPDs I have the O34. I'm not sure they are offered any more but I am very happy with them. One of the newer models even has pads that snap over the clips to make it even easier to walk.

Unless you are a weight weenie or need every last advantage for speed then get yourself double sided pedals and shoes similar to the SPDs. Anything else really isn't worth it for the small advantage you will gain, at least not for the recreational rider.