Originally Posted by
kickstart
Myth, SPD shoes allow one to walk normally.
Maybe on smooth hard surfaces or carpet, but on anything else it becomes immediately apparent they are not normal shoes, so while they are light years ahead of road shoes for walking, there are still limitations, and they're not equitable to normal foot wear. Another myth busted.
I don't see any cycling shoes as usable off the bike in any meaningful way, the rigid sole is a killer for me, even with the superfeet inserts that I love.