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I know, they’re pretty dreadful things, although they are unused since the 50s (there’s probably a reason for that).
I fitted them out of slavish period correctness. 🤪 The toe clips are new 50s Christophe Specials too 😖
I’m not sure when those quick release type buckles appeared, were A. Binda the first in the 60s?
These V.A.R ones I have have the same buckle, they’re at least better quality leather.
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Amazing to see Allez pedals in such good condition!
But I really think you should get some decent toe straps. I had some like yours when I was very young and could only afford 3/9d as opposed to 5/6d for the real thing (prices 18.75p, 27.5p may not be deadly accurate, but are about right for late 1950's).
The 'real thing' being quick release strap with a roller and a tab at the top of the buckle so that the rider could easily release the strap when strapped in (you must have seen dozens of them). Those straps in your pic. are fine for securing a cape roll or other luggage, but as I discovered, not great as toe straps because they're difficult to loosen when riding, especially on fixed.