Pulling Up , really ? it is more like unweighting the other foot (bio-mechanical) studies have shown).

Long tours.. the comfortable shoe allows optimal blood circulation & un pinched nerves by fitting loosely.

I improved the shoes for comfort & kept my Toe clip pedals..(<C>, steel, quill .. had since new. 1975) door # 3..

but as a popularity poll go with the majority or make up your own mind..

[my '91 tour: 3 months , '97, 9 months..]