Originally Posted by
Praxis
This isn't technically an answer you're looking for, but I had the same problem and went clipless. I was using Power Grips, but would keep catching the lugs on my shoes as I tried to "unclip". I liked the Power Grips, but couldn't deal with not being able to get out of them quickly.
So, I figured that if I was going to be wearing special shoes (with a flat sole), I might as well just wear shoes that were cycling-specific and were less of a hassle to cycle in.
Yeah I hear you, I have had that same thought. But I really appreciate being able to hop on my bike in a pair of vans, ride to meet some friends in another part of town, and hang out all day in comfortable shoes. I do miss the consistency of clipless pedals and rigid shoes though, it's a beautiful thing.