I have tried various clip-in pedals over the years and have finally gone back to flat pedals with half size toe clips. I don't race and am a pure leisure rider and just do not like the feel of being clipped to the bike. I never had any problems with clipping in or out but, despite using them for a long time, I decided they were not for me. The toe clips I have cover the front of my shoes and they do not have straps. They are there simply to keep my foot on the pedal without it slipping off. I can get my feet in and out of them without effort and the pedals and toe clips are a lot lighter than any of the clip-in ones I have tried.