There are much better pedals for riding barefoot. Anything with a 'cage' is less than optimal.
For example:
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/9-16-In...m/5GNZ9JP6MOBK
Other types are available, this was just the first ones I found with an image and a working link.
Here's some fancy ones:
https://www.amazon.ca/Look-Geo-City-...8KGQRYLH&psc=1