I have three bikes with three different pedal types - Clips and straps on the road bike, Flat w/ pins on the SS, and plain flats on the hybrid. I've found that Chrome shoes worked best all around, yet mostly use Five 10's. The Chromes have a slightly smaller toe box height that fit clips and has good rubber for the flats. However I prefer the Five 10s as they are slightly stiffer and yet more comfortable, have good rubber also, but a taller toe box, so adapted my clips to fit. Never raced and been riding clips and straps on road bikes since 1971.