My current favorite. But with far less wear since I have under a year on them.

I ride something very similar to the pair in the first picture. Except those reflectors cover up the little tabs that make flipping up the pedal easier. So I pried off the plastic reflective part and then was able to unscrew the whole assembly. I think it makes flipping up the pedal and getting my foot in a little easier. Got plenty of other reflective surface elsewhere.

I was going to post a picture of my A530, because it's nice to have SPDs on one side, platforms on the other. And while nice, I'd be lying. My favorite ones are pictured below.
Why SPD? Because I can get walk-able shoes. Not lightweight, not aero, but I'm into long comfortable distances.

^^^ Dang! That's a yuge pedal. You must have some large feet.

My favorites are Shimano Saint PD-MX80. Unfortunately, they have been discontinued and their nearly identical replacement (PD-GR500) is MUCH more expensive.

I gave up on clipping in a few years back. Now I can wear regular shoes to ride.

I've got a dozen roadies with Look & compatible, for my clipless.
And several bikes with clips and straps.
And the beach cruiser's are just flat.

Ultegra SPD-SL. Light, wide platform, low stack height, very positive connection, consistent release. And they last forever.

I like these Zefal clips a lot for jumping on the old mountain bike and going to the store. Np straps or cleats to worry about Easy to get into. Easy to get out of. Holds your foot just right with he ball of your foot over the pedal axle. I have platform pedals I use with them and wear my tennis shoes. I use Speedplay cleats on my road bikes but for casual riding to the store or something these can't be beat.



Zefal toe clips

Pedaling Innovations Catalyst Pedals. Yeah, they're longer than pretty much all other flat pedals made, but this creates a more efficient pedaling stroke. Since these are designed to allow you to place the center of your foot over the pedal axle, instead of the ball of the foot over the axle, you may need to adjust your saddle forward a little. I use them on a hybrid bike for mostly rail trail riding, but also some light off-road stuff. IMO, they work as advertised.

​​​​​​​My favorite pedals are Speedplay. They were recommended to me because they are thought to be easier on the knees. I have had knee surgery and the clip in is not as rigid as some pedals.

Copy that on the Speedplays.! I have had knee issues in the past and the Speedplays were recommended to me also. No knee problems now at all. Easy to clip in and out.
Tons of float, you are not restricted, you knees and leg follow their natural position.
They need to be maintained with a spritz of your favorite lube about every other ride I discovered to keep them engaging and disengaging smoothly. I use a silicon spray.
Get the little grease gun to inject grease into the bearings occasionally and you are on your way to total pedal happiness

Currently, XTR trail pedals. Always on the lookout for something better.

Also, the cleats require lubrication. I use the speedplay lubricant specifically for their cleats. Maybe every other ride.

RaceFace Chester's

You can get a better pinned flat pedal.

I'm not sure you can get a better VALUE in a pinned flat pedal.

For $50 you get a durable pedal with nice bearings. The pins work great. And if you smash one to oblivion on a rock or curb or something you're only out $50. But to date I've smashed my Chester's into things on 2 different bikes and they have lived every time.

Also Shimano XTR on my road bikes, I just tried the 9120 XTR which has a wider and longer contact area compared to the earlier versions of the XTR and XT pedals, and I really like the larger contact area.

The newest 2019 ones (9120). As said by GailT above, larger contact area than previous models.

Look S-Track, sadly discontinued, and the eBay pickings are getting slimmer and more expensive. I have my current pair, a back-up pair, and the looming spectre of not knowing what to do once they're worn out. Someone will hopefully have figured out a pedal I'll like as much by then.