Getting foot into straps on fixed.

So bit of a noob question I'm afraid. I'm not new to bikes but new to fixed. Naturally there are a few things to get used to of which I'm getting there on most.

I've just got my footstaps, so the setup is some old wellgo V8 pedals with some wide velcro straps. now I've ridden with straps before many years ago, I had DIYed these and they were diagonal which does make it easier, but the biggest difference I am finding is trying to get my foot in whilst the pedals are going round. I was better at it today than yesterday but surely there's some tricks to make it easier that you can recommend?

Practice. Just practice.

When I ride straps I put my foot on the flat side a little further forwards than I would ride then flip the pedal round and slide my foot into the straps.

If it wet and there's not enough grip to do this I take my foot off the pedals and catch the bottom of the strap with the top of my foot.

You'll figure things out as you ride with them more.

Yeah practice it is then.

Is there a better part of the pedal stroke to catch it? I'm thinking at the bottom, or when it's furthest forward (as then is moving towards your foot for the next half stroke, rather than away)

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Practice. Just practice.

This.

It feel like you'll never ever get used to it, but after 2 weeks/a month, you'll be laughing.

Diagonal straps are a bit easier since they need to be more slack and then when you twist your foot straight it tightens up around it a little sort of like the reverse of a spd unclipping.

I always used to find it easiest to get into straps just after the pedal has hit 6 o'clock on its way back up, but it's pretty much personal preference. Just keep practicing as much as you can