Originally Posted by
ShannonM
Unlike cable bindings and wooden skis, there actually do exist cycling situations in which toe clips and straps are the best choice.
Road racing and fast recreational riding aren't those situations, true, but there's more to cycling than just those things.
So the question is valid, and useful, and the correct answer to it is: twist the straps.
--Shannon
Sorry that came off as snarky. I used toe straps back in the day, but also was a skier who used safety straps on their cable binding and was so relieved when the ski industry moved to independent bindings, first with safety straps, then brakes. Since I always thought that being strapped onto the pedals in an emergency situation was inherently dangerous - can’t get the feet out in a moments notice - I was happy to move away to clipless. I certainly don’t begrudge those who keep the old ways alive and well. Carry on.