So tried them some more today. Still felt not right. Put my old trusted clips and straps back on and - Oh my god - how nice that felt. Returned those evil candies and the evil shoes to the hell they came from. Ah that felt good! Searched the web. Found some old duegis on nashbar. Stiff sole and made for CLIPS! Very happy! Life is good and clipless pedals suck a big one (I can say this now since I tried them) !