Quote Originally Posted by Crankin View Post
I don't see the need for what you are describing (covers on all of the time). Not sure why it would be needed for stopping at a light. I've only had 2 sets of pedals in 9 years. We do maintain them, though. And, I am not particularly easy on stuff. If I get off of the bike, the regular covers go on. Always. I never walk in any dirt/sand/etc. without them.
That was my attitude until I got them, other than my cleats never lasted more than a couple of K miles (pedals will be fine, mine are getting on for 5 yrs). Speedplay cleats seem to really wear down pretty easily. I live semi rural/ interface suburban so I doubt I am hitting any more red lights than average.