> solving routing puzzles isn't my idea of fun.

This just illustrates how different people are: I sometimes make PCBs just to route them! It's by far the most fun part for me.

the only people who gonna use this footprint is hobbists, and they care a lot about cost.

Eh for a hobbyist it's simpler and more robust to just put a connector on the board or use a test clip. I use clips like these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007622121847.html

You can choose your spacing: 1, 1.5, 2, or 2.54mm.