Originally Posted by
a1penguin
But your foot can slip off the pedal with platforms. I recommend toe clips, ones without straps.
The decision for clipless pedals is a bit like arguing if chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla. Personal preference involved.
The preference between whether you do or don't need the performance advantage of using clipless pedals, or toeclips with straps and blocks. With both you can use the upstroke to input power. Especially useful accelerating away from lights or climbing.
It's more like a choice between diet and normal icecream.