How would you describe a barefooter?
Someone who doesn’t wear shoes outside of home, and who does this reasonably often.
How long have you been barefoot?
More or less, for most of my life.
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
Love the freedom and sensations.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
7
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
Needed for work
Do you think being barefoot is socially acceptable? Why or why not?
Not always. Be sensitive to the surroundings and read the room.
Have you ever not been able to go in somewhere/refused service because you didn’t have shoes on?
Yes
What are the best and worst reactions you have gotten? How do you deal with bad reactions and unsolicited opinions?
Are you all right? I get embarrassed.
How do you go about feet care?
Nothing really.
Have you dealt with fetishers?
No
Do you walk on everything or are there surfaces you don’t walk on?
Gravel can be painful.
What is your favorite surface to walk barefoot on and why?
Forest tracks
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
Dog shit. Once I missed stepping on a sharp piece of broker glass
Have you had any mishaps?
No, not really
How do you handle cold temperatures?
Not really an issue – apart from snow for more than 5 mins
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)?
Not at all, since I am shod when required.
What challenges do you run into (physically, socially e.t.c)?
Shyness and a need to conform.
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
That it’s somehow wrong or dirty.
What are your fears that stem from being barefoot?
Being seen by someone I know
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Healthy feet, great sensations when walking, a fantastic liberating feeling, and not having to worry about what I’m wearing.
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
People’s reactions
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
Mention their barefootedness
How do you feel about how barefoot is portrayed in media? What are some of your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
Generally the portrayal is negative or weird.
What would you like to say to barefooters?
Please do it more often!
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
Just do it
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
As the norm
What would you like people to know about being barefoot?
It’s awesome