I put toe clips on my pedals because that was what I was used to from when I rode regularly 15+ years ago. I've found, though, that I'm not too happy with them. For one thing, since pedals nowadays don't have that little tab to help you flip the pedal over, it's harder to flip the pedal and get your foot in (as you pointed out). Also, I guess all the shoes I wear now are clunkier than what they used to be and even if I have the straps wide open, my shoe gets caught on the strap. I don't wear cycling shoes, just sneakers or my Keens.

Think I'm gonna give those Power Grips a try.