After over 3 decades of riding on platforms, I was dragged kicking and screaming into clipless pedals only about 4 or 5 years ago and now prefer to use them for not only commuting, but for most of my riding. Clipping in and out has become second nature and isn't a problem even in in stop and go traffic. YMMV, some people never feel comfortable with them and using them isn't a "requirement", just a preference. Use whatever works best for you.
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