Keith, your size is like mine
1. You're OK, buy Large ones
2. This is part of my issue with clips/straps. The right side of my shoe is constantly 'grabbing' the strap on the right, often making it a pain to slip in.
3. Probably needed a good set of these to counter #2. I haven't ridden them, but have read several recs on
these. (and on sale now!) Edit: But not in our size