I'm back.

I had flat pedals last year (could not dream yet of using clipless). During winter, I practiced on trainer with the clipless and it was good. I had noticed an issue on the left cleat but thought it was me.

I ended up doing a ride Easter weekend, with clipless and landed 3 bad falls, with minor injuries, still requiring a bit of physiotherapy, and some visible scratches still to heal.

So I lost confidence for time-being in those. I had to find a quick solution and go back to flats but wanted something better than the standard I had previously on bike.

Went to a local bikeshop and saw a nice pair of spinning shoes that had nice soles.
Not too bumpy so the grip is perfect. http://www.artscyclery.com/Giro_Wome...age-GIWWS.html

The tech told me to try these clips.

I did not want to "lock" my feet again. Too traumatized. hihi

Well I did 100km (+/- 60 miles) this past weekends (and other outings prior to that) and never once I lost my footing. I can still push up hills. I can get out very quickly if needed (and it did happen once or twice I had to do an emergency stop. I was glad to have those shoes on.

One day I may (or may simply not) go back to clipless. But for the time being, it serves me very well and I'm confident in those knowing I don't have to think to unclip in the event of an emergency. I have enough controlling my bike, without thinking of shoes. At 51YO, I don't need broken bones or worst.

So you may want to look into this for now and go where your heart and head want to go. Good luck and keep us posted.