Originally Posted by
alan s
I have clipless Keen sandals, MTB shoes and winter MTB shoes. All are very comfortable for walking, but I leave a pair of shoes at work. I like having my feet securely attached to the pedals, and really don't want to wear wet, dirty shoes all day. If my commute was clean, dry and only a couple miles on city streets, platform pedals would be fine.
I have clipless Keen sandals and Shimano M540s. I leave a pair of brown shoes and a pair of black shoes at work for a dressier look.
The sandals get loosened up for winter riding so I can fit thick wool Blaze socks and Pearl Izumi neoprene fuzzy toe covers INSIDE the sandal. The rubber toe bumper keeps the toes warm.
I'll never go back to platform pedals. I don't do hop-on-lets-ride jaunts any more since I always go with some bike-specific safety/visibility accoutrements anyhow. Changing shoes to put on the sandals is no big deal.