At this point in time I'd suggest some mountain bike platform pedals that have the traction pins or setscrews sticking out of them. They are solid and a set of the mid $30 types will stand up to whatever you want to give them. Also they are larger so they spread out the weight over more of your foot area. Some smooth but stiff soled court shoes or skateboard shoes will bite onto the pins for all the traction you can wish for but at the same time you just lift your foot and you're free to do whatever you want.

Those plastic pedals aren't even good for kids let alone adults. You'll do far better with some basic MTB platforms.

Here's a set and a price I think you'll like... It'll give you an idea of what I'm describing. Just be sure that you get the 9/16 inch thread size and not the 1/2 inch.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...13+Pedals.aspx

REI in the US and MEC up here in Canada carry lots of options. Just be sure you don't get the BMX pedals. Those use a different thread size.