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In case your next question is, what are the best types of pedals to choose? see previous posts on that. Just below, is a post on flat pedals which I posted as I finally switched my older bikes from the original steel pedals to modern flat pedals. Very happy I made the switch.
In regards to the original question above, I would say it depends on the kind of rides you do. I ride throughout the week with 3 types of pedals, depending on where the ride is going.
A casual ride to get a cup of coffee equals the flat pedal bikes.
A semi casual ride that will get my heart beating but might involve a stop for coffee or a little walk, the steel toe clips.
Only go clipless with Shimano SPD pedals when I'm heading out for a longer ride on open roads where I don't have to stop much or clip in an out of. As mentioned in a previous post, that twisting motion of clipping in and out can be hard on the knees.