Originally Posted by gear
But double sided ones have the same platform for non cleat riding. And you don't need to aquire a tecnique to use them with cleats.
True, but the SPDs sit up higher than the platform and they get slippery when wet, so if you're riding w/ non-cleat shoes in the rain or snow, they'll feel a little squirrelly. And if you're riding for a long time, you'll get a hotspot unless you have really thick soles.