Well, I used to think it just wasn't right. But then I got my first par of Birks. Ok, I wear socks with them. My feet sweat a lot and it helps keep me from getting blisters. When we go to WDW I try to go without socks, but the tops of my feet break out REAL bad from the sun. So, I guess I will have all of you laughing at me on vacation. At least my feet will not break out!