@scain my husband has been told a myriad of times by Dr's, PT's and OT's to never go barefoot. He does as he sees fit. Once you've had cellulitis you are more prone to having it again. He's been hospitalized 3 times bc of the cellulitis. Perhaps rethink your spring ritual by sitting in place and running your feet thru the grass. I do empathize. My feet have been incredibly dry since I had chemo almost 25 years ago. I love going barefoot. And wearing very open shoes. Just this week I've had to reconsider thinking I need enclosed shoes mostly year round to keep my feet from getting overly dry. In my case it only leads to cracking but that is uncomfortable. I am very good about slathering my feet in lotion but the open shoes I think are problematic.