I like the platform pedals with the little steel pins sticking out of them. They came with my commuting bike when I bought it 4 years ago and it only took one chilly ride in warm hiking boots to convince me. Now I've put them on my touring bike as I use it around town a lot. The grip is almost as good as SPD, the wider platform supports my feet a lot better, and I can use any soft soled shoe on them.