Originally Posted by Velo Dog

You've got all the suggestions you need already, but FWIW, after using three or four different clipless pedals for several years, a couple of years ago i went back to toe clips and straps on platform pedals. I do my serious riding in mountain bike shoes, which have lugged soles that grip the pedals pretty well, but I ride a lot in whatever shoes I have on--running shoes down to Starbuck's, boots in winter, whatever.
On my singlespeed, I have plain old BMX pedals with grippy little studs.
For all around use, I like these. You may be able to find them cheaper than Rivendell, though: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show...-pedals/14-020