In my youth I used Cinelli block cleats on Addidas Eddy Merckx shoes. Talk about being locked into the pedals. And I used Binda Extra toe-straps. Replaced the toe straps about once a month because they didnt hold firm anymore. I was obsessed with the most solid attachment of my feet to pedals.
Now as an old dino rider I use MTB shoes but no cleat attachment. Just ride my Atom, Union, Lyotard rat trap pedals without clips, straps, cleats, nadda. Still do rides with some fast pacelines. I like being unattached and able to move my feet about on the pedals.