Originally Posted by streners
I think the reason though that most people ride clips and straps are because they ride in the city and want to be able to walk about in normal shoes too when they've got wherever they're going on their bikes. I know you can get shoes with recessed cleats (although certainly for me you can't, try getting them in a size 49/50) but mainly they're too stiff or just don't look cool.
haha, walking around law school in the sidi MTB shoes with the jeans rolled up and the kryptonite belt has gotten me a few looks (especially in OH), but screw them. Most of the professors walking the halls seem to think i'm a messenger or something, which is good. Keeps them from calling on me in class. I don't think MTB shoes are all that uncomfortable, but obviously i wouldn't wear them someplace i'd be walking for miles.
Just slide a pair of reef flip flops in your bag, switch into those when you arrive. the ultimate in comfort