Originally Posted by bellweatherman
The Shimano A520's with sneakers? Are they comfortable. I was looking at a pic of the A520's but couldn't tell if the bottom side of the pedal was flat enough to safely and comfortably ride in running shoes. Anyone know?
And do the A520's work with MTN bike shoes? I thought it was a road pedal.
Thank you all for your comments, I'd like to give back to the community.
I got the Shimano A520, and used them twice already on my commute (about 4.20 Km each way) with running shoes.
The SPD side is like a regular SPD pedal, the cage is below the SPD thing, so it can't be used.
The other side of the pedal isn't flat at all.
It has a ridge where the bearing is, which isn't convenient at all.
I ended riding the SPD side.
I guess I'll look for some SPD shoes that look ok for work.
I don't want to carry 2 pairs of shoes.
This pedal uses SPD (and not SPD-SL.) it should be used with SPD Compatible shoes.
I guess it's rated at a road pedal because of its cage's shape (narrow and long, opposed to short and wide) and its low weight.
Tal.