Originally Posted by
TejanoTrackie
The OP said he was considering SPD pedals with walkable shoes, so I responded on that basis. It's also a good bet that the OP and most people under 50 will not be purchasing vintage cycling shoes with slotted cleats, so I responded in that sense when comparing foot retention. The fact that geezers like you and me began riding and racing with clips, straps and shoes with slotted cleats is totally irrelevant to this thread. Yes, I still on occasion put on my old Sidis and Dettos to ride one of my vintage bikes, but when it comes to day to day riding I use modern pedals and footwear because they are functionally better than the old stuff.
Well, all I saw was some folks claiming that clipless gives better retention than clips and straps. As a blanket statement, you and I both know that isn't true. I'd let it slide, coming from the usual crowd, but it surprised me to see it from you. Maybe we should split a can of PBR and be friends again.