Speedplay X series or Light Action?

[Kathi]

I was originally considering the Zero's but had heard of several people who said they were very hard to clip in and out of for anyone petite. I'm only 5'2" with small size 6 feet (a bit heavier than I'd like, but we won't go there). I was wondering if the X series fell somewhere in between the Light Action and the Zeros.

How hard are the Zeros for anyone small?

I'm the same size as you, size 5 shoe and I've used Speedplay X's for years. Last year I had a torn MCL/ACL and was able to clip out, on my trainer bike, with my injured leg without issue.

With Speedplays if the screws on the cleats are too tight it is difficult to clip in and out.

I use cleat covers when I'm walking, they keep the dirt out of my cleats and protects them from wear and tear.

I have knee issues and Speedplay X's are the only clipless pedal that my ortho recommends because he says I need the float.