I used to be barefoot all year round. I'm very flat footed with no arch at all, so being a little round and older has done a number on my poor feet. So a couple of yrs ago I got in the habit of wearing houseshoes in the house at all times. Now I cannot stand to be barefoot. I've tried sewing with no shoes and it does not work. Have to have my houseshoes on. LOL I've dropped the Rotary Cutter a few times and gotten pretty close to the feet. Yikes~!