Power Grips -vs- Toe Clips (pedal stroke skipping)

[Owlie]

I don't ride clips or straps currently. I ride in the city. My feet touch down at stop lights too often, clipping in and out that often would irk the hell outta me. I ride with Chrome shoes. They might be trendy, but they are stiff soled and grippy, with a small reflective stripe on the heel. They fit my needs perfectly. They took their time engineering a comfortable cycling shoe that can function as a regular shoe. I've mentioned these a couple of times, but it's because I like em' gals. Just givin' options.

It is pretty cool to see the types of women we have cycling. Commuting, Racing (incl. Cyclocross), Excercising, Touring - the amazon spirit is alive and well.

Huh, for the near future, at least, I might have to look into a pair of those or something like it. My feet HURT after yesterday's ride.

[Catrin]

Huh, for the near future, at least, I might have to look into a pair of those or something like it. My feet HURT after yesterday's ride.

Another option is to go ahead and get a pair of cycling shoes and ride in those until you can get the clipless pedals. I went ahead and purchased the shoes a few months ago for spinning class and there is nothing to prevent you from using them on platform pedals. I need to start doing this myself since my body is getting the whole idea of not falling over on my new steed

There do seem to be good multiple options for cycling shoes.