Originally Posted by
noodle soup
I made the change from Look to Shimano, and found that Shimano pedals were better balanced(the toe engagement point is always up), so they were slightly easier to engage.
You just needed better pedals. I've had pedals from both vendors and the low end of each had tighter bearings that didn't allow the pedals to sit toe up. The high end of each allows the pedals to sit toe up.
Anyhoo I think we're splitting hairs at this point. OP has what he needs.