I  have been riding for a while and my friends are encouraging me to upgrade to clips and cycling shoes but I am not sure

Riding with clipless pedals or toeclips improves the cycling performance and is great for training rides or longer journeys. This is a personal choice, if you are riding short distances and stop and start frequently it may be not as practical. 

Do find out more on what to look for when purchasing shoes and pedals download our fact sheet.