After years of using toe clips I went clipless 1.5 years ago. I wouldn't go back. I now hate the feel of toe clips on my toes. I recommend multi-release SPD cleats for commuting. After falling over a few times with the regular cleats the multi-release cleats are much more confidence inspiring in traffic. I also like them much more than the platform pedals on my folding bike, especially after my foot slipped off the platforms while pedaling uphill. YMMV.