Originally Posted by
Leisesturm
I've had zero difficulty using modern Shimano MTB shoes with traditional cage pedals with toe clips and straps. I cannot imagine street cyclist using cleats with toe clips and straps. Track cyclists have someone to catch them after a sprint! I also ride a vintage Raleigh from the 80's and untightened toe straps (with clips) does not prevent a wide variety of footwear from being used.
I use the Shimano shoes as well. They are a bit bulky -- someone once suggested that I must have gotten them from Herman Munster (not really). They also have a tendancy to snag when removeing them from the clips and that has scared me a couple times but I survived.