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The new Specialized 2fo for clipless covers some of your objections. I use
them with Frogs so not exactly the same as spd.
Walking is good. Clipping in is actually easier than a more xc shoe.
Reasonably light.
I hate the laces but that's because I'm used to the boa system on their other
offerings. Not a problem just personal preference.
Fit is better for those without a super wide foot. I couldn't fit into 5-10s
(toe box too big) or I would have a pair.
I think the cleat is reasonably recessed so you could actually wear them off
the mountain without issue.
The other thing you forgot about clipless as an advantage: they hurt when they
hit your shin, but they don't carve you up no matter where they hit you, like
a good pair of flats.
April 8, 2015, 7:16 a.m. - tw
#!markdown The new Specialized 2fo for clipless covers some of your objections. I use them with Frogs so not exactly the same as spd. Walking is good. Clipping in is actually easier than a more xc shoe. Reasonably light. I hate the laces but that's because I'm used to the boa system on their other offerings. Not a problem just personal preference. Fit is better for those without a super wide foot. I couldn't fit into 5-10s (toe box too big) or I would have a pair. I think the cleat is reasonably recessed so you could actually wear them off the mountain without issue. The other thing you forgot about clipless as an advantage: they hurt when they hit your shin, but they don't carve you up no matter where they hit you, like a good pair of flats.