clipless shoes

Who would have thought that buying sandals to use with clipless pedals would have been such an ordeal. And why are they called clipless - that really makes no sense.  My search for clipless sandals started 3 - 4 weeks ago. First by researching on the internet, than ordering a pair by Nashbar, which had received very high marks; waiting a week to get them, trying them on in the house, trying them on while biking, and saying - there is no way that these are comfortable. Start new search. And now I am thinking I should have started this process earlier. Let's try Keen.  Shimano also makes a pair but many people did not like them. There is no way to try them on locally. Most people like them, but they run big. Couple people complain that they are narrow. That's not good because I have a wide foot. I order two pairs. Actually I am riding to Waltham that day. I ask Butch to order them. He tells me later it took him an hour to actually complete the order. The size 6 1/2's will be shipped here, the size 6's to the REI store in Hingham. Both will arrive by May 24. They are coming from two different locations, and I am still not clear on why they both couldn't be sent here. The 6 1/2 arrive May 22 and feel pretty good. They are plenty wide and feel comfortable. Not as open as I am use to, but I was willing to let that go to try a clipless pedal.  I drive to REI Thursday afternoon, May 23 with my bike and Keen sandals in hand. The size 6 sandal has come in. I try it on, but stick with the 6 1/2.
It's time to have my bike tuned up and refitted.
I opt for the "gold tune-up".  I am also putting on new tires, new gears, new pedals, and handlebar extensions. The service person asks me if I have thought about getting a new bike. No, I love my bike. It will be ready Monday afternoon. 
I will have two weeks to get use to riding with clipless pedals.