The wonderful thing about platform pedals is that you can wear whatever shoes you want. That way you don't have to change shoes when you get to work. If your commute is fairly long, and you need or want to change shoes when you get to work, why not go ahead and go clipless? I resisted clipless pedals on my commuter bike for a long time precisely because I didn't want to change shoes. But because this bike is also used for long rides, I eventually switched the pedals to clipless. Don't be afraid - it's pretty easy to learn how to use them -just practice getting in and out of them in a quiet, safe area before using them on your way to work.