As I mentioned earlier in this thread I got so disgusted and frustrated the first week I tried clipless. Then I realized that in spite of what everyone had advised here, I'd forgotten to check the "looseness" of the tension. Turns out my pedals were set very tight--no wonder I couldn't clip in (or out!) Loosened them way on out and now I LOVE THEM. Make sure hubby checks the tension for you and ask him to get them really loose, then try again! Keep us posted!