I am just still getting used to the shoes. They feel semi-ridiculous to walk around in, even for a short while. Also, the plastic on my cleats is already pretty scuffed up after a few days!

I think the SPD-mountain bike style recessed cleats seem so much more practical if you are going to be getting off the bike and walking around for any length of time. I guess the roadie issue with them is that they provide a smaller platform for your foot so can be less comfortable over long distances?

I did buy the rubber cleat covers but keep forgetting to bring them with me. You still have to deal with this protrusion out of the ball of your foot when you walk