My heart is with barefoot, but usually wear my beat-up tennies, loosely laced so I can just slip them on, in the garden... After spending the last 15 years working at home doing med. transcription and not having to wear shoes, I don't quite know what I'd do if I had to get a job on the "outside." I've been known to go for short distances barefoot outside in the winter, but I think I'm losing my toughness as I get older. Like AnjL, never have been able to do flip-flops, but crocs are now indispensable! Have to say, my feet don't look the best anymore, it seems that the years of wear and tear have taken a toll!