When I made the big jump to clipless pedals, I went right to Eggbeaters. I love them! Now, I did fall, a lot, but that was mainly because I had never used clipless pedals before. So I would take a tumble even going uphill, slowly. But I have gotten better.

With Eggbeaters, you cannot adjust how tight or loose the clip-out is. And I feel like I really have to twist my ankle out to un-clip; I've gotten used to that too. But when you're in, you're in, and you're feet will not come flying off the pedals.

I also like that there are 4 sides to the Eggbeater pedal, which makes clipping in a breeze. No maneuvering. Just hop on. I don't miss any sort of platform. However they do make the "candies" version, which does provide a platform if you'd like that extra bit. They also resit mud and dirt, so there's no worries there.

I've been really impressed, even though I can't compare them to other clipless pedals. My husband had been using Frogs. After they broke, and my husband spent half a season watching me on Eggbeaters, he decided to try a pair. He couldn't believe how much he liked them. From the moment he clipped in, he said they felt more secure. He's sold on them now too.

Hope this helps.