Originally Posted by
plonz
I have an old pair of MKS Sylvan pedals with clips and straps. My question is what shoe should I use? I use to have an old pair of Avias with a single-grooved cleat. Is that supposed to work with clips or am I supposed to use a completely flat bottom? A new rabbit-hole to explore!
The Sylvan pedals will work just fine and may (just maybe) make your shoe choices just a little easier because they are wider than quill pedals.
IMO, velcro closures are a non-starter for use with clips and straps. They make it harder to get into the clips and make getting out a bit more dangerous, especially so during emergencies. Emergencies are NOT the time to have complications associated with velcro straps.