Over the years I tried various clipless pedals and had a drawer full of them as I switched back to toe clips. I have traditional steel with leather straps on one vintage bike but for 8 years now I've been using "half clips" in both steel and plastic. Half clips don't use straps, hold your foot in position, but are easier to get in and out of.
(not a believer in the pedal uplift theory)
I use Zefal plastic ones and am partial to the Velo Orange steel half clip. V-O discontinued them but there is still stock available at online bike shops, ebay, amazon etc.
MKS has some nice ones too and at some point I want to try their stainless steel wire cage half clips. (see Somafab.com)
BTW I like the dragging sound of the clips on pavement. Reminds me that I'm riding a properly equipped classic style bike with a low bottom bracket!