In my experience the majority of injuries with machetes seem to be to hands and feet. I've sliced my own hand pretty good a time or two but I have seen some really serious wounds done to feet. People get carried away and forget where their feet are. The blade deflecting off, or traveling too quickly through, the target are an issue. Tennis shoes offer very little protection. Sandals, none at all.

Cut resistant gloves, leather or kevlar, and sturdy boots are recommended.