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Old 12-20-25 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pepperbelly
I have been looking at spd shoes and have noticed a few Shimano shoes that will accept either mtb or road cleats.
Are these good with an spd cleat?
They are not as good as dedicated SPD shoes.

Originally Posted by pepperbelly
Since the cleat isn’t recessed like on mtb shoes walking would be similar to walking with road cleats- right?
Not if you are talking about something like these: 5-HOLE OUTSOLES | SHIMANO FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGIES | Ride Shimano?
As you can see, you are supposed to install pontoons before installing the SPD cleats.

Originally Posted by pepperbelly
I don’t understand what the advantage would be using a road shoe that can also use a spd cleat.
None whatsoever. Just to cater to indecisive people?
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