Ride Without Shoes?

Hey does anyone ride with out shoes. I have this old wakeboard and we put some grip tape on it, its hella fun. I havent tried any of the new purpose built boards yet but I am wondering if shoes are pretty much a requirement? I seem to get cuts on my leading foot quite often but I dont like the feel of the board with shoes on. It could be that I am an old a$$ beginner But I wonder if eventually I am going to have to get used to the shoes idea.