Originally Posted by jtgotsjets

Except for the big one: you still need special shoes.

Personally, I'm a platforms guy. Right now I only have one bike and it has to double as a car, so wide, grippy platforms are the obvious choice (to me). When my Ironman was in my possession I rode it with platforms too, but I would certainly consider foot retention. Thinking about power grips, so I can still wear sandals while I ride (I don't think I've worn socks once since I moved to Hawaii). When I ride fixed, I obviously use foot retention, but clips and straps seemed fine and still allow me to ride whenever I want.