clipless pedals are not the horror story some will make them out to be. I started with clipless pedals right out the gate and never had an issue. When you get them just practice on a trainer or in a door frame. Clip in and out 30-50 times each side. Find a parking lot or any place with no traffic and practice coming to a stop. Try coming to an abrupt stop and clipping out. You will be fine. Remember to unclip BEFORE you get to the stop sign.