Ended up buying some zeroes to see what the hype is about.

Out of 200 attempts. I got maybe 40. I made sure the screws weren't in tightly. It seems the only way to engage is to mash real hard. Wasn't even able to get in the left side.

I bought these cause I thought they would be easier to clip in than the SPD-SL's but boy was I wrong. I kinda wish I bought the ultegra pedals now. Instead, Im stuck with a few hour old 200 pedals that are pretty worn from constant clip in attempts.