Thanks Acidfast7.

I have been using toe-straps on my commutes for a while. First I thought it was a better idea than clipless because I can wear normal shoes. But in the end, it's worse because it's harder to get into and out of.
I like being restraint (at least regarding pedals...), but the selection of normal shoes is much better than SPDs. And as you say, hauling more shoes becomes so so... so:
No clipless on commutes, especially not in (CAN) winter. SPDs are for recreational rides for me.