Sounds like you want to try them no matter how long your commute is - so go ahead: nothing wrong with that.

I use Shimano A520s on my commuter, and toe clips on my city bike. Both work fine. I don't like using platform pedals, because I don't want my feet slipping off - and it rains a lot in Berlin. Platforms are fine in relatively dry environment and at relatively low speeds.

My 2 cents