I've had SPDs and hated them. It seemed to me that the SPD cleat was such a tiny thing, aiming it into the pedal was difficult even with dozens and dozens of chances to practice every day. (They were on my commuting bike for about 10 years).
Now I use pin platform pedals on my all purpose bike for in town use and Look Keos on my road bike. The Looks are very easy to get into, compared with the SPDS. The pin platforms give me a bit of grip and the ability to have that with any pair of shoes that has a soft sole.