Originally Posted by
Caretaker
Yes, I use the Specialized Sonoma, stiff but with enough 'give' to be comfortable in most situations off the bike and with enough traction on the sole to flip the pedal to insert your foot.
I also had that problem with clipless SPD pedals and was one of the reasons I switched to platform pedals with clips and loose straps.
I tried the Specialized Tahoe shoe with SPD, which is stiff with some give -- still not good for my feet.
Toe clips with loose straps are about the same as strapless toe clips, except the strap can still get in your way when you need your foot to fall out of the pedal in an emergency, and the loose strap is essentially extraneous when loose, so why have it at all?