Wow! I just read through this thread and now I understand why I hear so many people concerned about switching to clipless. I've been clipless on my road bikes for years, but I changed to clipless pedals after several years with clips and straps. Clipless is easy compared to wiggling my foot out of straps. I have to admit, though, that I started off with "strapless toeclips".

Do keep trying! It's so much more efficient. Now if only I could get confident enough to ride a mountain bike clipped in!

Jacquie