Nice shoes! I'm glad I'm not the only guy that's anal about what shoes he wears onstage.. and I'm also glad I'm not the only guy here who wears skinny jeans onstage, although I'm not particularly fond of admitting that..
My feet are kinda sensitive, as well.. When I go get a massage - and I get them a lot due to my neck and in multiple countries - I always tell the therapist that if she (can't do a he - don't even ask) touches my feet she'll likely get kicked in the face.. Don't like people touching my feet.. but... onstage I gotta feel "free" in order to run around.. if I wear sneakers I feel weighed down - especially while playing guitar.. its just not comfortable for me, so I'd rather be barefoot.. but.. I got the dance shoes.. and the skinny jeans.. so, while obviously secure in my masculinity, I'm also able to perform like I'm supposed to... sorta...
Friendship is like peeing your pants.. Everybody can see it, but only you can feel the warmth..