haha, no offense taken... i'm just not into nylon straps... they flop around too much... and i'm not feeling clipless... i'm on and off the bike too often, and i'm not keen on carrying a second pair of shoes with me at all times.

i know that leather straps wear out... i'm prepared to replace them now and then, but THREE MONTHS is absolutely ridiculous... some good ideas so far... thanks to everyone who's responded.

and shiznaz, thanks for the warning about the silvas... i don't want to chance it with any strap known to have catastrophic random failures