I have, on my 2012 7.4FX, Answer Rove pedals. These are very high quality, have 10 pins per side, and are concave so your feet are in great position.
I have used them with inexpensive trail running shoes that have lots of ridges and grooves for the pins to "lock in." I currently use Five Ten Freerider shoes which coupled with the pedal feels like your feet are glued on. Just incredible!

I won't get in to the clipless vs. platform pedal debate as that is an individual thing. I can only tell you what I do and recommend if indeed you do not want to go the clipless route.
Best regards