Joined: Jul 2007
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From: South shore, L.I., NY
Bikes: Trek Emonda SL7, Cannondale Topstone, Miyata City Liner, Specialized Chisel, Specialized Epic Evo
Bike shoes are usually stiffer than walking around shoes as they need to be to support the foot as you are constantly pressing down onto the pedal. SPD mt. Bike shoes often have a cover installed where you would put the cleats, you don’t have to remove the cover, then those types of shoes would be very appropriate for riding flats. And they’d be ready to go if you ever move to clipless.