I've been commuting in clipless MTB shoes and Time ATAC pedals for the last year. I've been looking at upgrading to some carbon-soled MTB shoes to reduce flex. OTOH I have been thinking about maybe going to road shoes while I am at it, and Time Xpresso pedals -- by all reports the cleats are fairly walkable.

Anyone here commuting or tried commuting in road shoes?

I'd hate the frequent clip-ins at every traffic light. double sided SPuD stuff is better, then.

Just got a speedy commute in one long ride.. / fine..

I like SPD's, but road shoes make my feet hurt. I wear mountain shoes or sneakers that have SPD soles.

The main problem it seems like with road shoes isn't even the bulging cleats, it's the slick soles. My BFF and I stopped on a ride once and even with cleat covers she was slipping and sliding all over.

Yeah, I get a lot of stop signs and red lights. PITA.

I can't do it with road shoes as they are too slippery and uncomfortable. Too much clipping in and out in traffic is a PITA. I use mountain bike shoes with the clips removed and toe clips on the pedals. Perfect to walk around in and plenty stiff enough for good power transfer.

I belong to the no-clip camp: I only bike in road shoes, hiking boots, etc. So, yes, if I commute by bike, I do it in road shoes too.

I really don't like commuting in my road shoes the soles are just too sketchy for frequent stops.

Most of the year I commute in my Sidi Dominator 4's, they are my trusty friends, and are plenty stiff. If it's winter I have boots, in the high summer I wear lake sandals. Always on SPD's for the commute.

I ride in my road shoes every time. I do 1000's of miles in them, and walk around in them from time to time, but not long distances. I have no problems in and out at stoplights, I trackstand a lot so I reduce it as much as possible.

My commuter is set up with SPDs and alternate between road and MTB shoes. Never really have an issue with walking in the road shoes on the SPD cleats. I do prefer double-sided pedals for commuting as I do clip in and out a lot.

I had to due to needing a pair of dress shoes at work, and usually I was going to ride the bike some distance after work so I needed to have different shoes anyways.

I think it depends on your dress code at work, if casual shoes are ok then get a pair of shoes made for cycling and walking like touring shoes, MTB shoes, and cross shoes. Shimano makes some really nice shoes for that sort of thing.

Most days when the weather is nice I ride one of my road bikes, each of which as SPD-SL pedals. I keep my dress shoes at the office. I have gotten pretty good at trackstanding, even on a freewheel bike, so I don't worry about clipping in and out.

MTB shoes with SPD cleats. Lighter pair for warm weather and heavier pair for winter. Also use regular winter boots on platform pedals for really cold stuff. Much easier to walk in and better traction than stiff-soled road shoes.

Yes.

yes, I commute in road shoes:

I'm very fortunate. my commute route is thru Pebble Beach, at work I have a bike locker to secure my bike and an employee gym to use with showers. My route could be straight to work, less than 5 miles. However, since I like to ride, I typically stock up at work with clothing, etc... and I get my rides in on most days, simply ending my ride at work, where I have recovery drinks stashed, etc...

I use Sidi Ergo, with Shimano Ultegra pedals. the cleats have some rubber on them, and are easy enough to walk in.

mostly I work in the afternoons, getting off work late at night. often I stop at the grocery store on the way home, and yes, I walk around the grocery store in road shoes. no problems.

I used to ride in Tri shoes with road cleats now I ride in MTB shoes with SPD. I prefer the double sided pedals for easier clip-in at lights and I also like that I don't tap dance at the office from the bike rack to the showers.

I do, it's fine, but not ideal. I prefer mountain bike shoes/pedals for commuting.

Cold weather I use road shoes w/SPD. In the warmer months I use my cycling sandals that have the cleats recessed. Much easier to walk from the bike to my office.

I commute in road shoes every day; w/Shimano SPD-L pedals. Easy to clip in and out of, no issues when walking . . . which includes up and down stairs at the Metro stations.

The only downside is that my SPD-L cleats wear out a bit faster due to walking on them.

Rick / OCRR

Have you tried the cleat covers? My niece gave me a pair for Christmas and they really save the cleats. Well worth it IMHO.

I've tried it in my road shoes but much prefer to just wear sneakers for commuting. I'm not looking to set any speed records.

Yeah that turning your ankle thing is a real hassle. Just saying... Shimano/SPD. A buddy's old BMX racing cleats.

Cheers!

I ride in road shoes all the time and have had no problem. Just bought a new pair of Bontragers after 7 years of rideing with SDI road shoes thought it was about time for a change. Road shoes work you just have to know how to use them.

Hmm...I do like the convenience of double-sided pedals. I'm going to try a pair of carbon-soled MTB shoes first, and if they aren't up to snuff, then road shoes/pedals it is.

i do when the weather is nice so i ride my good bike which has 105's

only annoying thing is clipping out for lights but i try to do figure 8s in the crosswalks and float around till the light changes to avoid it if i can

missing the clip and having the slick part of your shoe fly off the pedal makes you look like an idiot