I also use the mini toe clips (with no straps). They keep my foot in position and I can pull up somewhat. It is as easy to get out of as having nothing. It feels very weird to ride with no toe clips and foot sliding around. But, I still have a resistance to going clipless. Especially since I have just recovered from an accident and don't know what other damage would have happened if I had been in clipless pedals. Cycling friends had almost convinced me to try clipless pedals before the accident.....