I have never really seriously considered clipless pedals for my commute, but its only 4 miles so I don't think it would be much of a benefit to me. I do plan to get some nicer platform pedals with raised pins to give me more grip than the oldish cages I have on some of my bikes. I have them on my SS Monocog and with grippy shoes (I have some shoes that happen to be skater type shoes) that are pretty fantastic and I have doubts my feet would slip on those pedals.