We don't believe this is a fair comparison for a few reasons: First, it is illegal to go naked in most public places due to laws prohibiting indecent exposure. Going barefoot in public is perfectly legal, however. Second, we were born with bare hands and it's generally accepted to go in public without gloves on. What's really so different about feet? Third, the "nakedness" of feet isn't really the issue is it? If it were, people would be criticized for wearing sandals and flip flops which "expose" our feet.