I grew up going barefoot as much as I could, even though I was a city girl. I remember my mom trying to civilize me when I was about ten, and there were lots of places I could not go without shoes. Now I have an chronic ankle problem that demands good support, like New Balance shoes. Hate it, but I wear shoes even inside most of the time. I get the lightest NB shoes I can though, and even for working around the barn or riding, I don't wear boots.
