Cleat Covers

[Dr Matt]

Other option: wear shoes with recessed cleats. Absence of penguin/euro style Chaplinesque locomotion.

They're perfect for cafe cruising or commuting but most recessed cleat shoes have some drawbacks for a competative environment.

[Gemm]

That is exactly what I do. (except for the dance bit) Did any of you notice that !

Of course we didn't notice, we were too busy dancing and eating sausages!

easier option

- stagger from bike to seat gently
- remove shoes at all other times

And... Use matching and extremely euro looking ''casual footwear" for all other activities such as podium, bathroom or dancing. Walking around in socks... I don't think so

Other option: wear shoes with recessed cleats. Absence of penguin/euro style Chaplinesque locomotion.

They're perfect for cafe cruising or commuting but most recessed cleat shoes have some drawbacks for a competative environment.

I will look into this but i think the cheapest way at the moment is the cleat covers.

thanks people's

most recessed cleat shoes have some drawbacks for a competative environment.

most recessed cleat shoes have some drawbacks for a competative environment.

Didn't you realise, Stu, they lack the "Euro Style" points that may be required to get you across the line ahead of your competitors

[Dr Matt]

most recessed cleat shoes have some drawbacks for a competative environment.

Typically, MTB shoes are less stiff than road versions to make walking less difficult. This is a bigger penalty (than is obvious) due to the small size of the cleat and crappy structural design of its mount which requires a stiffer sole to compensate for the narrower point over which you are trying to fold your feet and the shoe.
Even when the sole is the same (such as the Sidi high end shoes), there's a considerable rotating weight penalty from all the additional sole rubber.

I use both options on a regular basis. Its pretty obvious which one is preferable for putting down power.

the "Euro Style" points that may be required to get you across the line ahead of your competitors

HAH!
Style is an option. Victory is a requirement.