^ This. It is a tradeoff between stiffness and performance and less stiff for comfortable walking. Maybe this is why people have a couple of pairs of shoes. Think can convince my wife?

Though I wonder how these fare as an all-around:

https://www.specialized.com/us/en/sh...e-shoes/117532

I wanted to get these but they didn't have my size and color so I got the comp mtb which are nice and stiff but a little clunky walking around.

Anyhow, clipless for many years and I have always SPD clipless commuting. Use M540 and XT pedals and multi-release cleats. Never fall over or have an accidental clip-out.

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