I've had two sets of these pedals over the last eight years. They work well for every day commuting and for touring giving the rider easy access after stops. Each set has lasted ~10-15 thousand miles if you keep them clean and lubricated.
These pedals are replacing another pair of Shimano pedals that have large cleats. I'm riding a week tour that wil have walk around time at various stops. I have a pair of walking/cycling shoes with SPD cleats (for my mountain bike) and want to use them with my road bike. Voila! Here is the perfect pedal for my touring riding shoes. Easy to install and adjust the tension. Price was very affordable, too.