Everyone makes fun of me for this, but to be honest, this is the THE BEST type of shoe you can get for platform pedals. They are WAY better than skate shoes for freeriding/jumping.
Some of the best Freeriders I've ever met rock these types of shoes. They keep your feet in place when going huge. The idea is that you can throw your feet forward off stunts and drops without your feet moving position. The raised heel in the rear really locks the foot in good and puts the pedal in a perfect position for hucking.
These are the exact shoes I wear. You can't beat a lightweight waterproof shoe that holds the pedal like no other.