I am getting my first real road bike today. I have generally ridden comfort/commuters with flat pedals. I am not sure what to get for the new bike. Clips, Clipless, half clips, platform or clipless platforms? I am not sure that I can afford new pedals AND new shoes. Reading this forum I am understanding that clipless is a better way to ride but it may not be convenient for me. I commute everywhere and go to school part time and work part time so leaving a pair of regular shoes at work is not an option. I dont want to carry shoes around with me and I dont want to wear cleats all day every day. Would I be happy with either half clips or pedals that I can use either cleats or regular shoes with?