I'm looking for opinions on a good touring shoe. I have a Trek 720 with clips. I do everything from relatively short commuting (<20 miles) on up to back to back centuries. As I'm not as young as I used to be, comfort and a shoe that's going to be kind to my aging feet are important considerations. I don't race so speed is not a concern for me per se.

Thanks!

MTB shoes work well for touring. Or just wear any pair of shoes you find comfortable and give you good support; then find a pedal and strap combo that works with those shoes. I've used mtb shoes for touring in the past and liked them a lot but I'm thinking of going with my hiking shoes on my next tour.

By the way I have a Trek 720 as well; great bike!

You don't need special shoes to tour in. Anything with decent support and a shape that fits your current pedals/clips will work.

You can try the shoes you have and if they don't work go to a REI/outdoors shop and see what looks good.

BMX Platform pedals and skate shoes. Works great for me (I'm 51).

I added Superfeet insoles to my trail shoes and I like the slight extra stiffness they provide on the pedals. I have cage pedals and toe clips. I hike a lot of side trips when I'm bike touring so that's my favorite combination and I don't need to bring any other footwear.

You mean Toe clips and straps? smooth soles slip in easily , how exotic a shoe do you want?

I had a shoe repair shop do a resole leaving a slot gap to engage the back of my pedal like old school road shoes .

so the shoe , though easily inserting into the pedal , didnt slip around, once in there.

I have found Sidi shoes fit me very well. I like Sidi MTB racing shoes for touring. I use inexpensive SPD pedals. I can walk in them, but I bring a pair is sandals for the wear.

+1 I've been using BMX platform pedals (with those spike things on them) and a regular pair of tennis shoes for the last 6 months. They are as secure as toe clips, without the pain of toe clips.
Perfect for touring.

MTB pedals and Teva Churn shoes, with an insole. Walk, cycle, hike. They are light, comfortable, durable, well ventilated.

I am happily surprised how secure BMX pedals are. I can pull back as I pedal for a bit of extra power. Now I just need to find some shoes with stiffer soles.

Or find a stiff arch support insole you like, then go shopping for a shoe that fits with the new insole ..

the shoe fit may need be bigger, to compensate..