Originally Posted by
Black wallnut
MTB pedals are great for short duration but for the longer stuff not so good in the support department.
Pfft. I have done loaded tours of hundreds of miles averaging some 60 miles/day for seven or more days in a row using MTB shoes and MTB pedals with recessed SPD cleats. Many years ago I did multi-month tours using MTB shoes and pedals. No problemo. In fact, my current MTB shoes (Shimano MT33-L) are quite sturdy and offer terrific support as do the pedals. The stiffness of the shoe and the recessed cleats make them great for walking.