well i took the plunge and bought some new toys for my bike. got a set of crankbros acid one pedals. and a buddy of mine gave me a pair of his old answer shoes that fit me just perfect and off we went.... OMG the diffrence clipless pedals makes when mtnbiking is rediculess. i went further faster before getting tired.. it was amazing.. why it took me so long to do it is beyond me but im very glad that i did.