I've never had issues clipping in/out in the middle of traffic. With double sided MTB pedals, I don't even have to try. It's a little sketchy with road shoes because the sole is smooth and if you miss the correct side of the pedal then the shoe can slip and you may go down(how hard did you push down) or just be really slow to start. But if you don't like them then don't use them, don't feel pressured.