John asked:
> But, what are the Velcro closures like getting in and out of toe clips
> and straps? Any wisdom that could be shared would be most appreciated.
In a word, miserable. Find any real shoe shop with a cobbler (doesn't have to be an Italian) and they can cut the offending tabs and velcro patches off then punch and set grommets for shoelaces. While they have them, adding a leather heel for will make walking in them less unpleasant.
Charlie Young very fortunate to have Amish cobblers about in Honey Brook, PA