I always felt like driving while barefoot gave me better brake/acceleration control because the grip or traction or something like that. I used to wear sandals a lot and whenever driving I'd just take them off.
Also keep in mind Mr. Morrissey and I are both Floridians. Driving while barefoot is part of that Salt Life baby.
I have driven barefoot but did not notice any difference vs shoes, but I am a preternaturally good driver so
My dogs are never out outside of the house. They are really only out of socks/shoes if I am sitting on the couch with my feet up or in bed. Around the house i am socked/croc’ed/ slippered, and I am wearing footwear everywhere else I go.
When it’s warm outside I ain’t wearing socks in the house. Also if I’m picking up food or grabbing beer or something I’ll leave the house in slides.
The random dang cold fronts and shit have made it so I haven’t worn flip flops that many times yet this year. Hopefully soon.