Being clipped in is a must. Power Grips would probably work, but any
clipless pedal will be quicker to get into and will probably be more
secure. My experience with Shimano sandals is good. Lake and Keen
Commuter sandals have received good remarks on other lists I
subscribe to.

Bill Gobie


On May 10, 2008, at 1:11 PM, Mark Kenney wrote:

> Hello All - My recumbent trike came with SPD hybrid clipless pedals,
> but as yet I have no shoes, so I'm thinking powergrip straps for my
> hybrid pedals. What's your experience with getting clipped in? I
> can't imagine any long distance on a recumbent without doing
> something,
> and one large bump the other day (luckily thought to lift my feet up
> off both pedals & brake) convinced me that I've got to get something
> very quickly (my local LBS was out of PowerGrip straps). Looking at
> Lake Sandals or SPD sandals for my clipless pedals.
>
> Mark Kenney
> mmkrockaway@...
>