I'd say we shouldn't change the existing item because it does exactly what it's supposed to - it makes it look just as if you had nothing equipped in the foot slot. But, they should introduce a new item that lets you be barefoot. I don't get why this isn't an option =\


(Also, that image in the post above me is super creepy. I had to use adblock to hide it while writing this post, I just couldn't take it. Put stuff like that behind spoiler tags :P)