Originally Posted by
TheLifeOfBryan
The assumption that MTB-style shoes are more walkable than road-style shoes isn't always correct. I started off with Shimano MT31, and they suck. I still use them as my winter shoes, as they fit loosely enough for wool socks. But my new shoes, Shimano M076, are awesome. And even though they look much more road-like, they are much more walkable.
Those are both MTB shoes. Road shoes would have the cleat completely below the sole. Some MTB shoes will be more walkable than others but they will all beat a road shoe with a fully exposed cleat.