I have lots of bikes with SPD pedals and lots of shoes with SPD cleats, so clearly, I'm committed and like SPDs. With practice, I can locate the cleat on my shoes very quickly. Sometimes I plunk my foot down in just the right spot, and sometimes I get it close and can move it quickly and engage the cleat. Think about how finely tuned a violinist's finger location is. We can do amazing things with practice, and they eventually become easy.