Hi, I'm about to buy my first set of SPD pedals but I can't decide just what kind to get. I do a round trip of about 20 miles a day to college on my hybrid and my shortcut takes me along a paved bayou trail, up and down a couple grassy hills and through a few miles of heavy traffic.

Initially I wanted pedal with a platform on one side but not knowing which side my foot will fall on seems dangerous in traffic. I've never used clipless before but does it make more sense just to go all in with SPD on both sides?

These are the models I'm comparing:

http://www.rei.com/product/764688/sh...rt-road-pedals

http://www.rei.com/product/705310/sh...pd-bike-pedals

And here are the shoes I ordered, if that's relevant:

http://www.specialized.com/fi/en/bc/...4235&gold_ses=

Appreciate any advice!