Anyone who's done even a little riding as a kid will recognise that feeling when their shoe laces get tangled in the pedal spindles or the chainset. You can't keep turning the pedals and you can't disconnect your foot. As a kid, that usually results in a tumble unless you're savvy and not spooked by your trapped foot and remember to put the other one down.
Fortunately, the designers of the best commuter cycling shoes have been there too. There's usually an elastic strap a little way down the tongue which you can tuck your laces under or a lace garage to push them into, keeping  them out of the way.
The alternative is a set of shoes with velcro straps or dial closures. They're more usual on dedicated budget cycling shoes but could be an option on cycling shoes for commuting.