imho
toe clips and straps are a nusance
and a hazard
if you ever need to put a foot down
like city riding

clipless pedals
however
have instantaneous and predicable release
with some practice
and are fine on any bike

if anyone thinks that
because they tried toe clips
and found them unpleasant
that clipless are also bad
well
ive got a news flash for you walter cronkite
they arent