Given some of the responses since my last post, I am going to repeat myself. The reason I would keep my boots on is because I am often alone and I want to limit my risk of injury. If you cut up a foot, sprain an ankle or break a bone in your foot and can't walk, you will have to be rescued, either by your companion or companions, if any or if alone, by yourself. If you have a PLB, SPOT or working cel phone, you can call for help, but you will need help nonetheless.

Rescue avoidance should be first on your mind and that comes with limiting risk. However, as I also said earlier, as long as you aren't with me, do whatever you like.