Thank you all. This helps immensely.

Incidentally, went for a long walk last night. Decided to take off my Tevas
right after starting and walked over three miles barefoot on dirt/gravel road,
ending with a dunk in West Grand Traverse Bay. Amazing! Only issues were
painful rubbing later under my left foot and my second toe on left foot trying
to "un-hammertoe" itself.

I forgot to mention that I have hammer toes on three middle toes of each foot
and have had pain in right knee, left hip and lower back after running the past
couple of months with shoes. Hope to reverse or end some of this. Anyone else
note changes in hammer toes after barefoot walking/running?

And yes, I will try to moderate myself... :) Sandals in the truck and by the
front door today, just in case.

BORN TO RUN was one of th greatest books I have read in a looooong time. I
laughed a lot, felt vindicated, was fascinated, and cried a bit too.

Thanks and be well!

Stuart