Originally Posted by
Crankycrank
Personally, I like the pumps that have a pull out hose rather than a rigid pump head as it helps prevent tearing the valve stem when moving the pump around while pumping.
This ^^.
And if there is a flip-out flap to place your foot on, it's basically a floor pump. The Topeak "Road Morph" is one of these, and also has an in-line gauge which is very helpful. I've gotten tires up to 115 psi easily and without ripping off the valve.