Originally Posted by
bfloyd6969
For me and clipless - it isn't the upstroke where I gain power, it is at the bottom of the stroke where I can pull my foot back. This has been referred to the "scraping mud off of your shoe" simulation.
You can do the same with a good pair of mountain bike platform pedals with the studs. I can easily do this with mine with running shoes and even did my last tour with Crocs and was able to do that. The only downside is the fact they can cause punctures on your shins when you hit them.
