I ride recreationally and I prefer toe clips with loose straps. I have no interest in having to buy special shoes so I can ride, which I often do impulsively. Toe clips are safer IMO, cheaper, and are probably 80-90% as efficient when climbing. Do you really want to be locked to your bike like skis? Not me. I suppose if I was a competitive rider that would be one thing. By the same token, I don't like straight platform pedals for anything but bike path cruising. I like how toe clips help keep my foot positioned and give me a little help when climbing.