I like toe-clips because, as has been said a number of times already in the thread, they allow me to wear my normal shoes when I ride.

However, I'm considering upgrading when I start to messenger as I have heard that the power/control you get with cleats/clipless pedals is much greater than with toe-clips (especially since I leave my toe-clips a tad loose so I can get out of them when the need arises).

Is it true that clipless are better as far as power/control/etc issues or is that bunk?