I would not sweat the inexpensive platform pedals.
Who cares if they blow up in a year or two and you have to spend another $20, not a big deal for most people.
I have larger feet so I prefer a pedal with a larger platform to support more of my foot. That makes a big difference for me.
I use skate shoes when I ride with platform pedals and the pins do not seem to affect the bottoms of the shoes at all.
My latest platform pedal is the MKS Lambda EZY.
They are a quick release model for my Bike Friday. (They also make a standard model)
They have raised dimples instead of pins. Traction has not been an issue.
I like them a lot, smooth, seem to be well built and look pretty sharp.