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03-12-12 | 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by strangebrou

Thanks for all the responses. I do like the options with the SPD pedals with platforms of being able to snap in or ride with regular shoes. For those who tour with one of those models, how is walking with the cleat? Is that something you can do for a long time or just long enough to go to the bathroom?

Wear the bike shoes in the store or restaurant or during lunch, etc. But when I get to the campground I usually have the bike shoes off within 10 minutes. I bring a pair of trail running shoes for around the campground or motel.

Some bike shoes are better for walking than others. The ones I bring on tour are not good walkers, but I tour with those because they have better venting for hot weather than my other bike shoes.

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