Maybe I didn't articulate myself clearly on my initial post.

I know MTB shoes are easier to walk in. I wanted those, but I am on a budget, and found some road shoes for substantially cheaper. I am looking for a way to make short walking (store, errands, etc) easier with my road shoes. No hiking, long walks.

I've been reading about cleat covers and pontoons to remedy this road shoe/walking situation without having to by MTB shoes.

Pontoons look like a bracket with two rubber sides that create a faux-recess and prevent your cleat from entirely hitting the ground.

Cleat covers seem to not have a long life, and don't seem very reliable.

Thanks!