the toe clips also feel too small, this ride was really tough on my ankles and even in my normal shoes i end up angling my feet weird to get them in the clips properly.[/QUOTE]

looks like you have the MKS gr-9 - maybe the gr-10s would be better for your foot size? - or maybe longer pedal spindles?I have the MKS Urban Platforms (double straps like you)but my feet are on the small side and though I do need to angle slightly to get in once in they are comfortable and easy to escape. I wear Adidas Sambas with them. I prefer clip-less for longer rides and that’s what’s on all my bikes right now but for stop and go riding or commuting the Urban Platforms are in my estimation far better and I keep thinking about putting them back on one of my bikes.