Originally Posted by
seeker333
Velcro straps are one of the more dangerous options, even more so than decent toe clips.
Nowadays many use clipless pedals. There is a short learning period where you may fall over a couple times because you've forgotten to unclip before stopping. I recommend Speedplay Frogs if they fit in your budget.
Alternatives I've tried include std toe clips, Powergrips and "half clips", which are basically the toe piece without the strap.
I do use and have (name of brand escapes me at this time) MTB shoes with Crank Bros cleats to go with my Eggbeaters (been clipless for several years) but I got to thinking that I might be more comfortable with flat shoes and pedals.
I'm a bit surprised about your suggestion for Speedplay, I thought that they were meant for road bikes/shoes, oh, wait, I've just looked online, the Frogs are the MTB versions of the road ones I've seen more often, got it.