I'm 48 a d have ridden Clipless since I was 15. A mate was on at me for 2 years to go to flats but I though they would be rubbish.
I recently purchased these RC shoes and a set of crank Bros flats, and I'm now a convert. the combo of the sticky sole and the pins on the pedals is super impressive. These shoes stick like s**t to a blanket! Love them and would go back to clipless!