I was very aprehensive about going clipless,it was kind of a panicky claustriphobia. I rode with one foot clipped in for awhile. I got over it by riding a lot with them. When I crashed because my cleat stuck I learned from it. The next time I was starting from a stop and turtled over I just laughed and thought well now that's done I can get on with riding and not be afaid anymore. Now I wouldn't ride not being clipped in its improved my riding dramatically.I'm very sorry for your loss