i've been using crank bros. candy sl's for about 6 months now. i'll never go back to straps. i feel so much more locked in and in control, plus skidding, skipping, and trackstanding are a lot easier.

BUT: i've accidentally clipped out a couple of times. the first was because my cleats were worn.. i found out the hard way that eggbeater cleats wear really fast. luckily i wasn't hurt. then yesterday (on 2-week-old cleats) i was trackstanding and sort of hopped and pulled up on the right pedal to move my rear wheel into a better position when suddenly.. pop! i was out again. this was at a stop sign, so no harm done.. but dang, that makes me nervous. i hate clips and straps but may go back simply for the security. i don't run a brake, so the idea of skidding down a hill to a stop light and popping out of the pedal scares the $#!t out of me.

$.02