I totally understand. I want to switch over, yesterday was 60F around here but I've been burned before by the weather and I am weary. Like you I use platform pedals and boots but I also use boot sized powergrips. While not as good as being clipped in they aren't bad and you can pull up. I use BMX/DH pedals and the powergrips. They bolt right to the reflector holes and work pretty well. I usually get about 2-3 seasons out one pair of grips. I saw them on amazon for $22 recently.