I have no problem with my Adidas road shoes. They are a carbon sole shoe so there is no give when I walk in them. However, the have the little rubber end at the toe and heel for walking. I have had to walk in my shoes for two miles one day after I wrecked my bike, my shoulder was to painful to ride and again when I blew out a tire. Like a dumby I forgot my seat bag with all my stuff. I did notice that they started to rub on my ankle by the end of the walk. But how often are you going to walk for two miles non-stop at a rest stop? As far as my cleat covers mine have like little traction bumps to get some grip on the surface I am walking on, they have worked so far.