Originally Posted by
droy45
Its hard to explain the new clips but there are no cages, no traps, no straps. just slip in and go. Used just like a SPD but no concerns of walking on clips which will wear them out. Especially good with MTB shoes or you can use the keens or any other hard sole sneaker. The only thing is you have to take them off in the winter for hiking boots or anything larger and insulated.
Don't think that I have tried the newer type or the Power Grips mentioned. Actually hadn't really considered them because if I am not cycling, I rarely if ever wear traditional shoes. In other words, I am sure they work fine for most folks. And would be a huge benefit to commute or hop on the bike in any shoes. Problem is, I don't like to wear shoes.
I am usually barefoot in the summertime, even when running. When I am not barefoot, I wear Vibram Five Fingers almost exclusively.
Because they have soft or no tops and individual toes, cages/traps have not seemed very comfortable to me. I love being barefoot or in my VFF's but they are not ideal cycling shoes. So, in my case, I ride Shimano A530's or M324's for use w/ my VFF's on shorter rides.
About the only time I wear shoes is for cycling. And then SPD's. The system just works for me very well.
I have gotten rid of my road shoes and Look pedals for road riding as well. Just no reason other than racing, IMO.