Originally Posted by zanq

I currently use stiff mtb shoes with the Eggbeaters on all of my bikes (road and mtn) since the cleat fits up between the shoe treads so it is relatively easy to walk around once you are off the bike. I would probably do the same on an extended tour. If I planned to spend a lot of time off the bike walking and hiking and I could only have 1 pair of shoes, I might get a more flexible mtn shoe and use the Crank Bros. Mallet pedals (clipless with large platform) for walking comfort yet have a lot of support.