Oh I so relate to this thread. I hate shoes and always have. Bare foot is the only way to be but when I moved to AZ 23 yrs. ago I thought I'd have to wear shoes again outside but a lass I have toughened my feet to with stand 100 degrees. Anything over 100 requires flip flops, dang that cement can get hot!!!. I sew barefoot and when the tile floors get cold in the winter I put on footsie socks to keep the piggies warm but still no shoes.