Shoes for Clipless Pedals

There's an addendum here and it regards the cleat compatability with the pedal. Specificlly the older SPD cleat/pedal setups.
SPD means Shimano Product Design but was the designation for not only shimano pedals and cleats but house brand clones.
And there in lies the rub.
Mountain style SPD lceats may clip into a road pedal but you'll never get em out (and that poses a real problem!) House brand SPD cleats arn't always compatable with other SPD pedals and to make matters worse (because I have them) Shimano apparently redesigned the old style (not to be confused with the new SPDRs or more modern setups)at least once and one style is sloppy in the pedals regardless of how much tension is on.
So: The Buyer Beware adage applys to the origional 2 bolt SPD cleat/pedal compatability.

Hi, I don't entirely agree with the above answer. If the shoe has just the three bolt holes then make sure whether they are for LOOK (KEO) or SHIMANO because whilst both types of cleats are three hole fixing and look very similar, the pitching of the holes is different and LOOK aren't compatible with SHIMANO and vice versa. Most, if not all, SHIMANO shoes are only suitable for SHIMANO cleats and therefore SHIMANO pedals. Similarly many shoes are only suitable for LOOK. However there are many shoes on the market which have a universal set up built into the sole with a sliding plate which will allow the use of SHIMANO and LOOK / KEO. They may also take some of the other cleats required for pedals such as SPPEDPLAY et al but I cannot confirm that.
To play safe, if buying new pedals, or new shoes, check with the retailer that shoes and pedals are compatible.

Looking for a Answer shoe that I cannot find anywhere. Is there a website or a place that might carry a few models? I don't know the model, but it is a black casual looking ankle high shoe that has a removable pad for cycling. Any information would be greatly appreciated. My friend has had these shoes for 10yrs and I think its time to retire those shoes!!! :)

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