Originally Posted by YeOldeStonecat

I had my own version of it on my prior bike, the FXDBI. It came with the standard mid controls, and I put highway pegs on the frame. Used to rest my feet on the highway pegs, and use the heel of my boots to shift and brake. Would use the lip of the sole on the heel to shift up, and of course the bottom edge of the heels to downshift and brake.

One day I'll change up the forward controls of my FLHS and maybe rig up something to get her heel shiftin' 'n braking.

Originally Posted by Scaredofrain

That has more to do with riding in the appropriate riding gear than with the heel shifter itself.
If your trouser cuffs are so loose that you catch it on the lever it means that either the cuffs are to loose or at least you should go for a shorter inseam.

Originally Posted by fffffish

There is not enough room between them so the heal shifter is always the first thing to come off the bike But most of my riding buddies love them give it a try for a few weeks you will know quickly if you want it.