Hustle Bike Labs
The Hustle Avery Pedal (formerly ‘REM Pedal’) with REM Tech combines the best of traditional clipless and platform pedals while eliminating the inherent flaws of both. The hybrid design replaces the typical clipless mechanisms, with two incredibly powerful Neodymium magnets, with 128lbs of pull force, attached on the spindle. These connect to the REMplate which replaces the SPD cleat (works on any SPD-compatible shoe) to hold the foot down. 
The wide alloy base offers the stability and easy exit of platforms, while the magnets hold the shoe on the pedal for the security and up-stroke pedaling efficiency of clipless. Riders won’t slip off-platform pedals or get “trapped” in clipless in precarious situations or during a fall; nor will they suffer any other issues common to both traditional styles. The resulting system allows virtually unlimited float, meaning your foot can find its natural position while staying connected to the pedal. This connection also improves pedaling efficiency, and the easy release increases safety. Whether you’re grinding out a climb, hucking a cliff, or anything in between, it’s the one pedal system that truly does it all.
In beta mode is a composite version of the Avery, which will be lighter and cheaper.
Their new Hustle Shoe, which they developed/partnered with G-Form, has a slightly thinner profile by the cleat to allow for better contact with the pins on the pedals to improve grip. It has G-Form padding around the ankle, which offers impact-absorbing protection.
J-Pedals
J-Pedals use a different setup than most of the magnetic pedals on the market. Instead of a flat surface on the pedal, a recessed narrow slot and the cleat pops into it. The system looked quick and easy to detach your foot by simply rolling outward, without the typically required contortions twisting gyrations.
It features a modular cleat system that can be used with either road or mountain shoes. The system uses a metal cleat that bolts to 2-bolt shoes (gravel or mtb) or utilizes the metal cleat interfaced to the plastic holder that then attaches to a 3-bolt road shoe. You can buy an mtb version for $172 or a combined road/mountain version for $195.
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