For those who are not clipless

[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?