>>857223false equivalence. Anyhow, OP, living on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, I pretty much go barefoot as much as possible. If you plan on hiking barefoot (recommended), you've got to build up your soles to the task of holding up to stones, pine cones and other poky stuff.
Pro Tip: mitigate any contact with asphalt especially when warm. Not only is it super dirty, but you can actually burn your feet enough to cause your thick soles to peel off, forcing you to start the process all over again.
