Thank you, Mike - that's really kind of you :O)

Not only do a lot of people behave as though their feet are not a part of them, they actually also have a shitty attitude towards them in general - they end up not only neglected and unhealthy but are also looked down upon (if you'll pardon the pun) as something ugly and 'unclean'.

I take great care of my feet and would not deliberately expose myself to danger. That said, the longer I spend barefoot the tougher and more capable they become. I'm sure that ultimately my feet will be as useful and tough as those of any other animal - that's what I'm working towards anyway!