Going clipless, need advise on shoes
 

I've decided to move up to clipless pedals. I need some advise on shoes and am curious about what others are wearing. I plan on putting Shimano M530 pedals on my road bike and try to ride around 50 miles per week usually on weekends. I recently picked up a pair of Bontrager Solstice shoes but after walking around the house in them, realize they don't fit as well as they should, so they're going back. I also tried on a shoe with the BOA lacing system that gave a nice, snug fit. The downside is that they were all black. I minor quibble, but a quibble just the same. Some of us roadies can be a little vain. :) My budget is $200 max but I'd gladly spend less for a comfortable, good looking shoe. And I'd prefer to buy from a LBS and get properly fitted. So to all the roadies riding mtb SPD pedals, what shoes do you wear and also, what color did you chose?

Thanks in advance for the responses!

The only advice I can offer about shoes is that fit is everything.

Other factors might include the drill pattern, but that doesn't matter if you're not yet committed to either a 3-bolt or 2-bolt system.

After that things like color, style and price depending on your priorities, but start with fit because if that's bad, nothing else matters.

Don't buy shoes by mail order, especially when you are new to bicycling shoes. Different brands and styles fit a lot differently, not just length, but also width and volume and even curvature. Some people like arch support insoles, but those can affect fit, so bring them with you to the shop.

So when you get your shoes - try on the normal's and the wides..if the wides feel ANY better at all, get them.
Other than that, I've had good luck with Shimano RP3's - which are much more road oriented, however.
My cross shoes are Lake MX160 which work well but are quite a bit bulkier.

Anonymous internet posters can't tell you what shoes will be comfortable for you. Go to your LBSs and get properly fitted.