Yeah a friend of mine who doesn't even own a bike (but knows I ride a lot) sent me the link today.
I almost started in explaining to him why these things are useless, but I figured it wasn't worth it.
That's kinda how I feel, but I saw an ad for these and it occurred to be I still hadn't seen any input from someone who'd actually put them through the ringer. I'll keep an open mind, and I'm sure for some people who really dig clips, these may fit the bill.
If they were clipless, I'd have ordered a pair on the spot.
But really, what's so hard about making a decent clipless shoe that doesn't look like something out of Buck Rogers? There are a handful of not-so-gaudy shoes, but this has to be an under-tapped market. On the other hand, if it's going to work off the bike, the cleat needs to be adequately recessed, and maybe that=goofy no matter what.