You must always feel safe. Falling isn't going to get easier later in life.

I've cycling last 23 yrs. We don't have a car. I've never gone clipless. I have toeclips.

My partner has done several cross country solo rides and all over the place...hasn't gone clipless and never will. We're talking about someone who logs in 7,000 km.annually.....

If it works for you, great. If it doesn't, nothing lost. You still love cycling. The latter point is key....if you want to do it for life.