One of the things I resent most about being 'civilized' is having to wear shoes. It is a necessity of course, but there's no better feeling than the freedom of bare feet. Being close to earth, grounded. Feeling every texture mother earth is gracious enough to present us with.
The grainy, grittiness of mud.
The scrunchy, tickly feel of sand.
The once-viscous, once-light, foamy feel of water.
The plush, spongy softness of grass.
