Riding with clips

i think plastic clips are probably less damaging than metal, but it depends what kind of shoes your are using. i dont think theres much you can do really, other than use leather straps with a wide section under the clasp. i often use pliers to slightly bend the clips into shape.

Defintely, not only the plastic does less damage but are a lots more comfortable (especially the double strap one).

I have those, would choose them over any of the NJS in the world.