Originally Posted by
Chombi1
Many heavy haul, long distance tourers used toe clips and straos back in the day, for the most efficient pedaling.
But there always was a problem with developing "hot spots" under your feet, if they are locked into one position for too long over pedals, so, the thought of using half clips or no clips at all, makes a lot of sense too.....
Chombi, I ride with shoes that have a stiff, smooth sole, pedals with a smooth flat top, no cleats, and toeclips/straps adjusted just tight enough to help my feet stay in. I don't pull hard bak and up, but I do "mudscrape" at the bottom of pedal strokes.