The Look pedals are clip ins, and will require compatible shoes, not sure if you consider that 'crazy'. Clipless pedals make a huge difference to efficiency though. If you are just starting out, recommend practicing getting in and out in a park on soft grass. The motion to get out of the pedals requires a bit of practice to train your body since your natural reaction is to lift the foot off, which the pedals will not let you do. Definitely do not recommend starting off on the streets right away, you don't want to cause a crash by not being able to get out of your pedals like these ones: