Originally Posted by
Zinger
Well they make these half clips too Bill. So you wouldn't have had to hack on the strapped ones to make you a pair. These look a little lower profile and maybe sturdier in support than your home made ones but I've never tried any myself. The price is right though.
Zefal Bicycle Half Toe Clips, L/XL, 1 Pair, Black
Us guys with big feet might have to space them out from the pedals a little with some longer bolts and washers depending on what sizes are out there.
I've used these for a few years off-road and on road and believe they really help the pedalling motion for those of us who don't want to go clipless for whatever reason. They do give an element of support to the upward stroke and stop the feet slipping. I've amended mine by using a plastic block between the pedal and clip to give me the exact position I want for my feet.