Tried the platform/clipless mix and found them slightly annoying. Kind of like toeclips. Whenever taking off from a light or stop sign I was always 'searching' for the correct side. Once I went over to dual-sided clipless I spend 1/10th the time fooling w/trying to find the pedal. Just my opinion. Dual-sided spds w/touring shoes is the best combo I've found for being able to get on and off the bike w/o 'clicking' on pavement, etc. while running errands. Mtb shoes aren't designed for the urban environment, so they don't give one the cleat clearance needed. All my bikes are equipped the same way, so I don't wear regular shoes while cycling.

Btw, whatever pedals you decide on don't cheap out. Cheap clipless are much more difficult from which to unclip. Except Wellgo, they're pretty good. And available @ http://www.bikeisland.com 20-40.00 w/no shipping.