I was recently asked this question and thought it would make a great article. The answer is really up to you, but here are some points that might help you decide which pedals will work best for your commute.
-If the roads on your route have lots of sharp turns or descents with steep inclines, then using clipless pedals may be more appropriate because they’re easier to control in those situations than flats (aka walkable).
Clipless also allows you to switch gears easily without having to worry about cross chaining (when one chainring has worn out teeth because the other sprocket has must too many teeth), whereas changing gear while clipped in can still cause cross chaining if done improperly. However, there’s always the risk of sustaining a serious injury if you wipe out.
-If your route is flat, or the roads are mostly open and with long stretches of straightaways, then using flats may be more appropriate because they’re easier to walk in than clipless pedals (because there’s no need to dismount). Flats can also put less strain on knee joints for those who have problems with their knees when cycling. And finally, flat pedals allow you to coast while clipped in (just like riding a coaster brake), which makes them useful for reducing stress on your legs when going down steep descents or times where you want to slow down without stopping altogether. However, this benefit comes at the cost of having difficulty smoothly initiating acceleration from complete