Originally Posted by
LupinIII
running super tight straps and cleats really solves a problem i don't have. if i want to be super held in, i'll use my clipless set up, if i want something i can use for getting to school and can walk around in classroom and not feel like a dick, clips and straps serve their purpose
You DO have a problem though, it's called poor pedal stroke. Using clips/straps properly solves that problem. If you choose to live with poor/improper technique, that's fine, but it doesn't mean you don't have the problem, nor does it change the intended purpose of clips/straps.