Originally Posted by
the sci guy
i'm not sure what kind of cages you guys have used but i've been using the cages I posted a link to in my post above for over 2 years (on multiple bikes), and my sneakers are not damaged.
I've ridden on a few bikes with toe clips and I can't say I remember them damaging any of my shoes but it could be because I'd usually get rid of them within a few months. I understand why some people like them but they are my least favorite type of foot retention. Flipping pedals sucks when the alternative is to have them drag on the ground. They're not so fun with sandals either.