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I've been enjoying skidding a bit too much recently and pulled the sole of my right cycling shoe off, so I've switched back to clips and straps, which I'm really enjoying. But generally I think I'm faster and ride more economcally when I ride clipless.
I've only used one clipless system - SPD, to go with my old Dura Ace pedals. The pedals are about 10 years old now, and they're not 'double-sided' like more modern pedals - but they work brilliantly nonetheless. Clipping in is very easy and once in they never unclip when I don't want them to. And it's easy to get out of them, I just give a little sideways motion and click, I'm free - easy and intuitive (but I suppose the same must be true of any system).
My shoes are Carnac cycling shoes from about 10 years ago - they were just about the best you could get back then and they've served me very well, until they separated last week... Comfy with a slightly old skool look, I recommend them.
I was in Condor looking for replacement shoes at the weekend - I took a shine to the Sidi ones, but on closer inspection realised they cost £170...! I think I might just take my old shoes to the cobbler and see how they go. Until then, clips and straps are fun.
Good luck!