Originally Posted by
mark_m
I've gone from clipless to clips back and forth over the decades, from one bike to the next. Setting up toe-clips right now after being off bikes for 15 years or so. The main thing I like about both is being able to pull up on the pedals and use different sets of muscles. I hope I'm not the only one that does that

That's where those half clips would be useless I think...
Half-clips
AFAIK intended just to keep foot from sliding too far forward. & maintaining proper foot position is one of the nice features of clipless. One can get good position also with clips or platform but more dependent on having the right shoe.