For what it's worth, that twist-the-toe-strap bit is to keep it from sliding through the pedal (so the buckle starts migrating up on top of your foot. Well, if your straps are that tight in the pedals, the twisting thing isn't going to make them noticeably tighter. Plus, the twisting reduces the effective length of the straps quite a bit, so unless you have small feet you may start running out of toe strap (and doubles tend to be shorter than singles from most manufacturers -- don't ask me why).

The twist-the-toe-strap technique was popular back in the 50's and 60's. Nowadays, you have zipties. You can install your toe straps just like you want them, then put a smallish ziptie around the strap so it butts against the outside frame of the pedal, but on the inside of the frame. Pull it tight and trim. That way it'll keep your strap from pulling through.

Most people try to put the buckle right on the outside of the foot right above where it exits the pedal, but this isn't really the best location. Instead, move it up an inch or two so it's on top of your foot, but not running into the toe clip yet. In this position, it's easier to reach to tighten and loosen, it doesn't bear right on the bones on the outside of your foot, and it also happens not to want to pull up (because your direction of pull doesn't try to yank it through the pedal). Just a suggestion.