Originally Posted by recursive
I was riding on some SPD cleats that released by pulling upwards on October 11 and broke my collarbone and ruptured my spleen. Mind you, I was pulling up as hard as I physically could, which I would estimate is harder than the median cyclist. I have never had this problem with my Look cleats.
Were you using the multi release cleats? They are designed to pull out of in pretty much any direction but straight up. Even a slight lateral motion with your pull and BAM. I borrowed my dads shoes and used them with my pedals once.... bad idea.
Do you have keos or arcs? I had arcs and could pull out directly up at will and often when I did not will it too even with new cleats and the tension maxed.