"Get shoes that fit and SPD or the Time ATAC pedal system. Buy cheapest ones you can find."
i disagree i would get mtb 'race' style shoes that have a stiff sole and a snug fit (with straps or ratchets on the top) as they offer the most support and you can still walk around in them. I wouldn't use the trainer type spd shoes as they just don't offer the same amount of support, i had one ride with my mtb 'trainer' spd shoes and went and brought a cheap pair of 'race' shoes the next day. you don't have to pay loads 661, nike, specialized, northwave, diadora all do £40-50 shoes but try them on before buying as fit is very important. if a more expensive pair fits your foot better then pay the extra (imho)
"Get shoes that fit and SPD or the Time ATAC pedal system. Buy cheapest ones you can find."
i disagree i would get mtb 'race' style shoes that have a stiff sole and a snug fit (with straps or ratchets on the top) as they offer the most support and you can still walk around in them. I wouldn't use the trainer type spd shoes as they just don't offer the same amount of support, i had one ride with my mtb 'trainer' spd shoes and went and brought a cheap pair of 'race' shoes the next day. you don't have to pay loads 661, nike, specialized, northwave, diadora all do £40-50 shoes but try them on before buying as fit is very important. if a more expensive pair fits your foot better then pay the extra (imho)