it really shouldn't have to. if you like riding with clipless pedals, then ride with clipless pedals. if some other pedal style better suits your preference, then rock n' roll.

the first rule of cycling appplies here: "ride what you like, not what someone else tells you you're supposed to like."

some people are under the impression that if they just switch to clipless pedals they'll soon be shaving 5 minutes off their 8 mile commute. that's utter nonsense. any performance benefits from clipless pedals would be very marginal at best, especially in the context of the congested type of riding many commuters do (traffic, stop lights/signs, pedestrians, etc.) , so it really does boil down to personal preference.

i happen to like riding with clipless pedals because they make me feel more secure and in control of my bike, but i'm not under the delusion that clipless pedals magically transform me into the next lance armstrong or anything silly like that.