I have used the half toe clips which makes it fairly easy to slip into when taking off in traffic. They are very good at retaining the shoe to pedal connection and they worked really well for me. I switch to clipless pedals and mountain shoes with cleats in the spring/summer months to gain some efficiency but those are a little tricky in stop and go traffic. In the winter when it gets really cold out, I switch to platform pedals and hiking boots for warmth.