Originally Posted by
Spoonrobot
If you do any serious mileage clips/straps are better than just velcro straps like Hold Fasts and so forth. The velcro ones don't allow as consistent foot position, tend to continually stretch, are reliant on you wearing the same shoes and a lot of other issues that pop up once you use them for a while.
I heard about the consistent foot position and the fact that after long use the velcro can start opening and getting weak, especially riding fixed. I like straps to be honest the best. I don't even really like clipless shoes too much.