Originally Posted by moxfyre
I used to do this and wasn't very happy with it. Why settle for a pedal that can only awkwardly be ridden in street shoes, when you can get a combo clipless/platform pedal that is very comfortable to use with either clipless or street shoes?

Because it is as easy to slip on my Shimano sandals when leaving the house as any other shoe.
And also because if I don't and instead wear my regular sandals I already have on to get a coffee, that it is not awkward to ride a mile or so. Far from awkward in fact, the only reason I don't ride faster is because I have no need to when cruising the hood to get a coffee.
Al