How would you describe a barefooter?
Someone who doesn’t wear shoes
How long have you been barefoot?
7 years
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
Better health and the health benefits of being barefoot
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
5
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
Sometimes you have to wear them.
Do you think being barefoot is socially acceptable? Why or why not?
No. People don’t do their research on being barefoot
Have you ever not been able to go in somewhere/refused service because you didn’t have shoes on?
No
What are the best and worst reactions you have gotten? How do you deal with bad reactions and unsolicited opinions?
You’re going to get hurt not wearing shoes. Just ignore them
How do you go about feet care?
Wash and moisturize
Do you wear foot jewelry?
No
Have you dealt with fetishers?
No
Do you walk on everything or are there surfaces you don’t walk on?
Everything
What is your favorite surface to walk barefoot on and why?
Grass. Feels good and feels cool
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
Sharp gravel
Have you had any mishaps?
Yes
How do you handle cold temperatures?
Below freezing is a little hard. Keep feet dry and don’t stay in cold too long
In your experience, what season is best to be barefoot?
Summer
How does being barefoot affect aspects of your life (love, career e.t.c)?
No affect
What challenges do you run into (physically, socially e.t.c)?
Being barefoot is still taboo
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
That you’ll get sick or not a clean person
What are your fears that stem from being barefoot?
None
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Freedom. Easier to clean/wash feet than shoes.
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
None
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
Make a big deal over it in public
How do you feel about how barefoot is portrayed in media? What are some of your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
Media makes in unacceptable and spreads false information
What would you like to say to barefooters?
Keep doing it.
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
Take it slow
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
Like everyone else and that being barefoot is not a big deal
What would you like people to know about being barefoot?
It’s a personal choice