Like badger_biker, I regret ever getting rid of the pair I had in the early 80's. And like you noticed, Al, the fit is hit or miss and they require a bit o' thinking during the first few steps after getting off the bike. I believe I wore mine out, then found a pair Vittoria Touring shoes for cheap before switching to Sidis with the yellow cleat. Not so sure the Sidis were such a great move in the long run.

My wife still has her Avocet shoes but her bike hasn't turned a wheel in years. She never liked riding in toe clips and the ridges in the sole caused her enough concern that she switched to platform pedals and sneakers. There may still be a pair of white and red C'dales in the closet, too. Or are they Avias?