Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Cinching the straps (and wearing cycling shoes) is the only way to keep your feet from pulling out, especially while climbing. It's why they're there...
I've never had a problem with my feet unintentionally pulling out of toe clips... Not even during vigorous pedaling of all sorts. I don't expend any effort to keep my feet in the clips, and yet when needed I can "slide" them right out.