Reddit reviews Avenir Toe Clip/Strap Set, Large/X-Large

I bought some shorts from Dicks Sporting goods. They have the spandex style with padding on the inside but also have cargo pants attached to the outside so you don't look like you are attempting the tour de france when you go into work. It looks like you are wearing shorts. I love the padding, mainly because I don't have an ass (Ha!). I steered clear of clipless, I recently bought some toe clips from amazon for 6 bucks after someone here on reddit recommended them. I figured for 6 bucks, its worth a test. It is very easy to slip your foot out even if you are strapped in. I'd say if you have enough hills, they are pretty helpful. Here are the Toe Clips.

They are these ones, I think, but I got them at my LBS. Cheap, easy to install and feel great so far.

When you say you see $6 toe clips do you mean something like these or these? 'cause I recommend the later all the time. You're not strapped or clipped in and won't have problems pulling your foot out in a hurry. I don't care all that much for the sort with straps but they can be more secure.

>Is there really that big of a difference if I had just the flat pedals?

It's absolutely noticeable even with half clips/strapless clips.

Is this similar to what you are describing?

http://www.amazon.com/Avenir-Clip-Strap-Large-X-Large/dp/B002BW3AD4/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1407360739&sr=1-3&keywords=toe+clip+strap