Originally Posted by
Squeezebox
Clipless with stiff soles for riding, and something to slip in easy & comfy for walking. There's no good compromise.
Some folks have fit or bio-mechanical problems & need something different. Others might want simplicity of 1 pair shoes for touring. But I'd rate clipless or plain platform over toe clips for safety since bulky or treaded shoes can get momentarily caught in toe clips. In slippery conditions plain platform pedals might be safest since one can instantly dab foot on the ground.
Most tourists esp the older ones don't ride very fast anyway so the slight added efficiency of clipless/clips doesn't always mean a lot.