Myth: It's impossible to ride long distance without clipless pedals.
Reality: I have busted this particular myth so many times already that I lost track of the count. My longest ride up to date is 104 miles on fixed gear with toe clips and straps. I have also done countless 40-60 mile rides with pinned platforms.

Myth: Clipless is safer
Reality: I never banged up and messed up my shins because of having my foot slip off pinned platform pedals, I also never crashed as a result of having my foot slip off platform pedals. I have ridden one of my fixed gear bikes all winter with pinned platforms and no foot retention and never had an issue.

Myth: Clipless is more efficient and faster.
Reality: Toe clips and straps provide 90% or more efficiency of clipless, pretty close and good enough for me.

Myth: All real, seasoned, experienced cyclist use clipless pedals
Reality: This particular myth has been busted by thousands of real, experienced cyclists who are getting around just fine without clipless pedals.

Clipless is completely unnecessary for commuters and utility riders who stop frequently during their commutes and run a lot of errands, do shopping and do other activities which involve getting off the bike and walking.