For short rides there is little reason to use clipless pedals.

You'll just have to try and see what works for you. I don't like clipless for commuting in the city, too much stopping and unclipping, but I use SPDs for weekend rides outside of the city (little traffic, little stopping). There is always a chance that you will not unclip in time and swerve or even fall and I wouldn't want that to happen when I'm 2 feet from a city bus (although I never actually fell, but I had few close ones that resulted in some scare and I saw people fell when they failed to unclip in time).

Also, even with SPD shoes there are issues with walking, scratching floors, etc., so if your commute includes errands or walking through building lobbies, etc., that might not work well.

I use large platform BMX style pedals with grip pins (studs?) and wide sole sneakers or skateboarding shoes. That provides tons of grip even in wet or freezing weather, I never slipped off of my pedals.