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@Buffalo_Bill
I fail to understand why anyone uses clips and straps.
I started riding when there was only clips and straps, and all of us, and I mean all, switched as soon as we could. No screws to come undown. No straps to break. No clips to bend. Effortless step in connection.
As far as unclipping, the first time you go to unclip, you will fall off. Everyone does it. I did it right outside Condor, on a brand new bike (cost £1200 in 1990). But once you have done it a few times, it will become automatic.
You may have noticed that I just switch pedal systems from Speedplay Frogs (which are excellent, the best pedal/cleat system I have ever used, smooth and really low profile, but really expensive ) to Time Alium (not as smooth, slightly bigger profile, but much cheaper). The first few times I went to uncleat to bail, I couldn't get my foot out and ate it large-style. But after a little fiddle, and little bit more experience, my feet come out easy.
If you want to wear trainers, just retro-fit the cleats to what ever shoes you want to wear - it's not a difficult job.
Clips and straps are for losers, frankly.