So hubby just put my bike on the repair stand, clipped my shoes in, and had a dickens of a time unclipping them. Also noticed that the advertised "float" is not smooth or loose.

Then he put his bike on the stand, clipped his shoes in (he has Look Keos), and unclipped with no trouble.

It's not just me. Phew.

How are Shimano SPD-SLs so danged popular? I am totally NOT impressed.