Try SPD-SL ? You can tension them up nice and high (but obv. not as high as SPD-R), and their pedals and cleats are very durable.
Just looking at SPD-SL actually. They do look rather good and I have always had shimano pedals. So may give them a go.
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Just looking at SPD-SL actually. They do look rather good and I have always had shimano pedals. So may give them a go.