Oh, hell no! Nick, stand
Oh, hell no! Nick, stand up. You're a pioneer. People back in the days thought the pioneers who migrated to the west were nuts, and although they were, if they had not, where would we be today? Someone had to go first. Now it's your turn.
Ignore the negativity and focus only on the positive. You aren't running for them, so who cares what they think. You are running for YOU!
You'll find that most people really don't give a chit what you are wearing or aren't wearing on your feet, and if you allow them to, then they've won. You're better than that. You're changing minds. You're making a difference with your barefoot presence at every race. Continue to be a pioneer!
Besides, they're just jealous. Make them green with envy!