Thanks to all for the initial round of feedback! So far it's a clean sweep for the 2-bolt system.
I'm currently looking at the Lake MX241 endurance shoes, which use the 2-bolt system (
https://lakecycling.com/products/mx-...nt=44283861705). Quite expensive they are! However, based on all of my research the Lake shoes seem to be worth the investment. As for pedals, I'm leaning towards the Crank Brothers Candy (
https://www.crankbrothers.com/collec...nt=53958719559), but the Doubleshot looks interesting (
https://www.crankbrothers.com/collec...s/doubleshot-3). The Doubleshot pedals are heavy, but the added flexibility of 1/2 flat, 1/2 clip-in might be worth it.