How would you describe a barefooter?
Someone who goes barefoot in most situations where others wear shoes
How long have you been barefoot?
made a thing of it four years ago
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
I disliked my heavy work boots
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
8
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
unnecessary
Why do you think being barefoot is deemed as socially unacceptable?
People just aren’t used to it and think it’s unhygenic
Have you ever not been able to go in somewhere/refused service because you didn’t have shoes on?
bars, cinemas, concerts
What are the best and worst reactions you have gotten? How do you deal with bad reactions and unsolicited opinions?
best: wanting to give me shoes worst: “that’s gross” I simply don’t care
How do you go about feet care?
walk through something wet to get dirt off
Have you dealt with fetishers?
no
Do you walk on everything or are there surfaces you don’t walk on?
glass I’ll carefully step around the biggest pieces. Hot asphalt I”ll pull out shoes
What is your favorite surface to walk barefoot on and why?
fine dust is the softest possible thing!
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
Animal feces
Have you had any mishaps?
a few glass splinters
How do you handle cold temperatures?
get used to it
In your experience, what season is best to be barefoot?
Summer, not very hot here
How does being barefoot affect aspects of your life (love, career e.t.c)?
A girl I was interested in disliked it but also disliked me in general. At work I’ve been told to wear shoes
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
that my feet smell. They’d smell if I wore shoes!
What are your fears that stem from being barefoot?
fear of having to wear shoes
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
feeling more present because I’m touching the world, no smelly feet
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
cold feet
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
Assuming they don’t know the hazards they face
How do you feel about how barefoot is portrayed in media? What are some of your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
generally ok, I like in the new zelda games link hurts his foot if he kicks things barefoot
What would you like to say to barefooters?
Live your life!
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
You really needn’t care what random people think
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
Like people who don’t wear a hat – just the same
What would you like people to know about being barefoot?
it feels amazing!