I changed to clipless after the graduation to toe clips. I used to find that I was pulling the feet out of the clips so I needed some good tension on the straps. After doing an MTB race with clips and straps and falling often- I changed to clipless. Couple of falls but it was Winter so soft landings each time. 1 month later and the clipless Pedals were natural but the danger time came after 3 months when I became complacent.

I can no longer ride on Platforms as I find the feet coming off the pedals too often. You do learn a different technique that is termed pedalling in circles and I keep pulling the feet off the pedals on the upstroke. But since I went road 4 years ago my only fall has been due to not being clipped in. I had unclipped both feetdue to some walkers on the path and when I put pressure on the pedals- the feet slipped off.

Keep on with the clipless- it will make for a more efficient pedal stroke- but I also have to admit that a few riders just never get on with them. Couple of forum members did take the plunge and try them but they got fed up with the bruises and loss of blood- so they gave up.