Mimi- Whatever works for you is what you should do.

I switched to clipless last year because my husband assured me I would love it. I have some SPD style pedals now. At first the tension was too tight and I fell trying to figure them out. Adjusted the tension and I still had a few spills. I even took so many tumbles I had to replace my handlebars! That being said, I iced the bruises and kept trying. Now I would never go back because I love the way it feels.

If you are concerned about falling, you probably will. I am not very coordinated and I fell. But if you want to try them, just get an ice pack and a good attitude. If you want to stick with toe clips, go for it.

For a recommendation (going back to Greenlady). I would find something dual sided. Either Speedplay or Crank Brothers Quatro (actually these are 4 sided). I have to flip my pedals to clip in.