You really don't need toe clips and straps. A good set of BMX pedals with pins for grip will give you all connection you need. The reason hipsters use them is because they ride fixed gear bikes and it is dangerous to ride one without being attached to your pedals more securely. That's because if your foot slips off, the cranks keep turning and will smack you hard and possibly cause a wreck. It's especially important if you are riding brakeless because your only ability to slow or stop is to apply resistance via the pedals.
Toe clips are a pain. I guess you get used to flipping the pedals with your toe every time to get them in position, but it's not worth it to me. My commuting bikes use BMX pedals and my mountain bikes and road bikes use eggbeaters.