I've read a ton of the "What shoes/clipless pedals should I get?" threads, but haven't come across any that specifially address this issue:
Are there any reasons I might *not* want to use mountain bike shoes on a road bike?
I've been riding with toeclips for a decade or so, but am about to make the transition to clipless. Strictly a roadie, but, because the ability to walk safely is a very high priority (lots of biking around NYC requires one carry their bike up/down stairs or escalators) I'm leaning heavily towards mountain shoes.
Besides the higher weight and a higher Dork Factor amongst road snobs -- neither of which concerns me -- are there any disadvantages to mountain shoes? Any characteristics of the smaller cleat platform that could negatively impact knee, ankle, or plantar fascia health? ...and to such an extent that it would outweigh the aforementioned need to walk safely?
Thanks.
Are there any reasons I might *not* want to use mountain bike shoes on a road bike?
I've been riding with toeclips for a decade or so, but am about to make the transition to clipless. Strictly a roadie, but, because the ability to walk safely is a very high priority (lots of biking around NYC requires one carry their bike up/down stairs or escalators) I'm leaning heavily towards mountain shoes.
Besides the higher weight and a higher Dork Factor amongst road snobs -- neither of which concerns me -- are there any disadvantages to mountain shoes? Any characteristics of the smaller cleat platform that could negatively impact knee, ankle, or plantar fascia health? ...and to such an extent that it would outweigh the aforementioned need to walk safely?
Thanks.