The best pedals for most riders and most bikes are BMX pedals. They are as wide as your foot, providing a broad base of support, without the "pain" associated with half dollar sized road pedals. They hold your foot securing in place, whether you are wearing tennis shoes, sandals, or wingtip dress shoes. They even work with cycling shoes.

My favorites are a set of BMX pedals that I bought recently that are covered with thick rubber pads, and use rubber spikes instead of metal spikes. The most comfortable pedals I've ever used. And, the large dual reflectors look like yellow strobes firing when vehicles approach from behind at night.

Those itty-bitty road pedals may or may not be helpful to Pro riders. And, they may or may not have something to do with the number of Pro riders getting knee surgery. But, their ONLY significant benefit for "Joe Average" is the "fashion show"...the "Look Like Lance" thang so popular with week-end roadies.