OK touring here , riding to see where you are going , not for a workout, or setting a personal best speed ..

One benefit I get out of a toeclip-pedal use IS the riding with loose straps , in fact After a number of years , I had a shoe repair guy

rather than the usual leave it and come back tuesday, let me behind the counter
and worked with me on modifying a shoe which also fit my foot loose ..

and had a slotted curved cleat slot in the bottom. so would stay on the pedal but angle float easily..

and a nice supportive insole .. I like Birkenstock of Germany . their 3/4 length ones for boots ..

stiff sole meant, walking, they slipped off my heels like a penny loafer ,

but on the bike they felt fine , riding daily for months.


back to the shopping channel ..