I use Time ATAC pedals and some shimano MTB shoes w/ recessed cleats. Other than the annoying noise the cleats make when they scrape against concrete or some other slightly uneven surface, I don't have a problem wearing these shoes while I'm at work (sitting on my ass at a computer) or walking around short distances. I do keep an extra set of shoes at work that I change into occasionally, but usually I don't bother. I want to get a pair of stiffer shoes as well, but for now, these work pretty well and aren't too uncomfortable.