I've read about the Barefoot Sisters and expanded my knowledge of boots, of how feet grow (swell) and the benefits of trail runners, the drawbacks of high tops and the advantages of quick drying. Still I would like to know does anybody hike barefoot (occasionally) (in a certain area/conditions) for the fun of it, if it is, or does it have to many inherent dangers/potential injuries to outwiegh the cost. Us beach bums are scared of shoes.