I liked toe clips, too, but I did not like the shoes I had to wear to use them. Those narrow shoes caused permanent nerve damage (Morton's neuroma) that once raised doubts that I'd ever ride longer than 35 miles again. Specialized insoles, and now a new pair of Pro Carbons, have allowed me to raise the bar.

I still keep a few sets of quills with clips, Campy and Lyotard, but the shoes are too painful.