Originally Posted by d2create
I use clipless all the time, even in spinning classes. But I've tried spinning with the standard toe clips they supply and it is PAINFUL! My foot is never over the pedal far enough so all the pressure is closer to my toes. I hate it. Clipless all the way for me.
Exactly why clipless are better... the load is distrubted over the entire shoe, not just across one narrow area.
I have pedals with toe clips, and when I'm commuting I just leave the strap a little loose. That way I can get in and out of them without having to reach down and unstrap anything.
...sure that works, but then you never get the full advantage of having your feet fastened to the pedals... you can never "pull" the pedals as fully as you will pull right out... almost, but not quite. Have ridden both with toe clips and clipless. Clipless rules!