First time I actually get on your block and may thanks for all the upvotes you've given me. Time to return some! Im a big proponent of barefoot walking. Just not on concrete or pavement. I think a lot of my balancing is developed from being barefoot most of life. I also train in muay Thai kick boxing which is done barefoot. As a result I think I have a normal gait and a decent run speed of 7minute miles that I can do in my sleep! Keep up the barefoot. I'd slap on some vibrams and go for a run in the woods! Don't forget to not overdo it if you have weak foot muscles! Tearing your foot muscles is unrecoverable! (plantar fascial tear, I think it's called?)