They could but then you would be wearing shoes that are uncomfortable to walk in for little reason. They make bike shoes with stiffer soles.
Check out the mountain bike shoe collection from Specialized website. I was trying to find a link to my Answer bike sneakers that I got back in 2000 but I can't find a similar item. Those came with the SPD hardware but it was sealed under a plug in the sole that had to be removed before adding the clip. Those are comfortable to walk in after you are done riding and would still keep water out of your shoe in a shallow puddle if you didn't remove that sole "plug".
These Adidas would most likely let water in through the SPD slots. Plus you would be walking with your toes pointed up like a jester.
I wouldn't.
These (most of the light weight spd) shoes have minimal sole and are optimized to be used with cleats ("clipless" pedals).
If you see the bottom of the shoe, very little is rubberized: these have a stiff construction, fiberglass or carbon, and pins on flat platform pedals can get no purchase. Can you ride in them? Sure. But will be worse than your average sneakers.
Some SPD MTB shoes that are heavier duty, for downhill & enduro can do dual purpose better, but again, why?
These shoes are actually dogshit and are a pain to put on, especially if you have wide feet. That sock/sleeve is very narrow and doesn't stretch. I returned mine.
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Check out the mountain bike shoe collection from Specialized website. I was trying to find a link to my Answer bike sneakers that I got back in 2000 but I can't find a similar item. Those came with the SPD hardware but it was sealed under a plug in the sole that had to be removed before adding the clip. Those are comfortable to walk in after you are done riding and would still keep water out of your shoe in a shallow puddle if you didn't remove that sole "plug".
These Adidas would most likely let water in through the SPD slots. Plus you would be walking with your toes pointed up like a jester.
Following. New to this. Just bought a Canyon last year and wonder about these types of pedals.
They have the Velosamba with clip ins. I've been wanting to try but not for $100+, now I can for $50.
Which Canyon did you get?
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I wouldn't.
These (most of the light weight spd) shoes have minimal sole and are optimized to be used with cleats ("clipless" pedals).
If you see the bottom of the shoe, very little is rubberized: these have a stiff construction, fiberglass or carbon, and pins on flat platform pedals can get no purchase. Can you ride in them? Sure. But will be worse than your average sneakers.
Some SPD MTB shoes that are heavier duty, for downhill & enduro can do dual purpose better, but again, why?