Originally Posted by RonH
If this is your first time going clipless, I'd suggest EggBeaters (my personal choice) or SPD.
You can get into and out of EggBeaters very easily and they're 4 sided.
SPDs are two sided (usually) and are also easy to clip into and out of.
Ease of clipping in and out in traffic is a major concern to many commuters.
I second the idea of sneaker-like mountain bike shoes. They look better for commuting and you can walk on them like regular shoes.
Totally agree. I have LOOK pedals with carbon soled shoes on my road bike for a combined cost of probably near $400, but $60 MTB shoes with $25 SPD-style pedals on my commuter.