No Lisa I haven't given up on clipless pedals. I've now got Shimano PD540s like these except they have reflector plates on one side which double as a platform so any shoe will do LBS had Specialized Sonoma shoes reduced from £50 (about $100) to £40 ($80) and with discount I got them for £20 ($40) My road shoes are fine on these pedals too but I prefer the Sonomas because I can walk on them.

I haven't tried out the new pedals yet but don't think I'll have a problem with them as they are very easy to clip in and out of.

These are the pedals.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/details.aspx?cgid=&id=1884&cid=