How would you describe a barefooter?
An individual person who walks without footwear as much as possible & is aware of it
How long have you been barefoot?
3 years
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
Health & recovery
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
10
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
There is a time & place for them but I try to avoid them as much as possible
Do you think being barefoot is socially acceptable? Why or why not?
I believe it should be. I don’t believe it is in this day & age. The more people go out in public the sooner it will be.
Have you ever not been able to go in somewhere/refused service because you didn’t have shoes on?
Not yet
What are the best and worst reactions you have gotten? How do you deal with bad reactions and unsolicited opinions?
I’ve had some stares but my tattoos get more attention. I don’t care who I’m talking to I’ll still ask if they wanna roll & see the outcome. I’ll give it my best shot
How do you go about feet care?
I wash them daily
Do you wear foot jewelry?
No
Have you dealt with fetishers?
Not yet
Do you walk on everything or are there surfaces you don’t walk on?
I’ll try any surface at least once
What is your favorite surface to walk barefoot on and why?
3/4 minus gravel for the discipline
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
Thick thorns, stinging neddle, a wasp, dog shit
Have you had any mishaps?
Not yet
How do you handle cold temperatures?
I love the cold. I won’t get frost bite on purpose but I love icy gravel
In your experience, what season is best to be barefoot?
All of them but summer if only one
How does being barefoot affect aspects of your life (love, career e.t.c)?
I can’t go barefoot at work as a plumber. It gave me confidence I didn’t have & makes it easier to not give fucks
What challenges do you run into (physically, socially e.t.c)?
Where do I want to go barefoot next
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
You’ll get hookworms or spread disease easier.
What are your fears that stem from being barefoot?
Stepping on a needle or other drug paraphernalia
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Better health, stronger libido, more confidence
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Realizing I could have began barefooting sooner
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
Purposely step on their feet or throw obscenities around.
How do you feel about how barefoot is portrayed in media? What are some of your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
There should be more positive promotions of the benefits of going barefoot in the media. Big clothing companies can’t make money off barefooters so they’ll pay to keep that a secret so people will buy shoes. I like that a lot of anime promotes going barefoot as well as old American literature
What would you like to say to barefooters?
Keep it up & pass the message along
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
Stick with it. Fuck what anyone else thinks or says. And tell them that but be ready to roll. Eventually you’ll build the confidence to go barefoot anywhere you want
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
Like anyone else
What would you like people to know about being barefoot?
How great & freeing it feels to not give a fuck
Tell your story, opinions, experiences.
Started grounding and cold therapy for recovery as a plumber