I've NEVER been a fan of cleats since I started riding seriously in the mid '70s. Why wear a shoe that is only intended to ride the bike? What about walking into a store mid-ride and sliding because of the metal/plastic cleats? I bought my first pair of Bata Bikers in '78 or so because I wanted to ride AND walk in the same shoes.
When those Bikers finally rotted away after several years and 30k+ miles, I found my current Specialized 'touring' shoes. Again, fiberglass shank for rigidity, and a sole I can walk in for miles if necessary...
Oh, and I wear toe clips/straps on most of my bikes just so I can wear 'normal' shoes should I need to walk into a convenience store, etc...