I made the move to Shimano A530 pedals which are
SPD clip on one side and platform on the other. I use the SPD side most of the time but when all I want/need to do is ride around the block or up the street it sure is nice having that platform side. I also like not having to worry about getting clipped in right from the start which is especially important when starting off on an incline. I start off with my right foot clicked in and don't worry about which side of the pedal comes up for the other foot until I have gotten a few strokes of the pedal in ( although the clip side usually comes up on top)