For those who are not clipless

[Tuckervill]

I think Keens are always going to get stuck in the straps, even Power Grips, because they're so wide at the ball of the foot. I have straps on my mountain bike (temporarily) and I ride it to the store, etc., wearing whatever I have on my feet. The Keens are always dicey getting them in and out. Especially since the rubber on the side has lots of traction.

Karen

[KnottedYet]

I must've had extra wide toe-cages on my last bike, cuz the Keens were my favorite shoes to wear with them. I don't know what brand they were, they just came with the bike. (Kona Dew) I might still have them somewhere if anyone wants them?

[mimitabby]

funny, i was having the same problem with keens. With my powergrips, i couldn't get them adjusted right and my feet fit crooked into them, it freaked my DH that i might be ruining my knees and he was very against the power straps. I supposed if i had narrower feet i'd still be wearing the powergrips. I switched to wearing a cycling shoe with them, and still had the same problem.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I have issues with Keens in my PowerGrip straps too. The Keens have a sort of big rubber ball shaped toe, which can resist being pulled out of the straps.
None of my other shoes have this problem- hiking boots, running shoes, etc....all fine with the Powergrips.

[xeney]

My favorite shoes for wearing with platform pedals are my various Ahnu casual shoes. They aren't super stiff but they are fine, and the sole is particularly grippy. They are much lower profile than Keens so I think they'd be fine with clips and straps, although I have not tried that yet.

I think cycling shoes with clips and straps are a misery and not worth the trouble.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I think cycling shoes with clips and straps are a misery and not worth the trouble.

I would think so too! But maybe it's the stiff sole they are after?