Good thread.

Cheap plastic pedals with clips/straps came with my bike. I was having some difficulty getting in them, partly because they are new and came with the strap wrapped tightly around the clip and they were flat. So for now took off the straps. Also my shoes suck. Adidas fat toe type shoes (although converse) and just too wide. Planning on picking up some of those old school reebok running shoes that have a narrower toe and then will put the straps back on.

Never knew that you guys actually tighten and loosen. Couldn't imagine being locked into pedals and having to reach down to get out. I guess if you're a racer and know you will have no need to stop, but in the city streets, no way. Those half toe clips look pretty cool too.