The best replacement for straps is gloves.

The best alternatives to straps are rated as following:
★★★★★  gloves
★★★★  clips
★★★★  chalk
★★★  no straps
★★★  hooks
★★  clipless
★★  toe clips
★★  mixed grip
★★  cleats
★★  cages fixie
★  cages
★  chains
★  bands
★  anchor bolts
★  wheel lift straps
★  hook grip
★  bracelets
  versa grip
  webbing

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Speaking about straps, one probably shouldn't forget about clips.

Other search terms related to straps and their ratings are:
★★★★★ clips
★★ buckles
★ mixed grip
★ deadlift
★ spurs
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