How would you describe a barefooter?
A person that habitually goes barefoot or he loves walking barefoot.
How long have you been barefoot?
4 years
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
I was coming from the beach and didn’t put shoes on and I liked it
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
8
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
Feet traps xD
Do you think being barefoot is socially acceptable? Why or why not?
In some places yes, however others are not very tolerant.
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?
I haven’t had a positive comment yet, but the worst was “put shoes on you will cut your feet”
How do you go about feet care?
I just walk barefoot and sometimes very rarely put some foot cream.
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?
Rough asphalt. Provides nice massage.
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
Glass, vomit, blood
Have you had any mishaps?
Very rarely i have had minor cuts
How do you handle cold temperatures?
I dont go out in the winter even shod that much
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)?
Neutral
What challenges do you run into (physically, socially e.t.c)?
Society thinks I’m a poor druggie while I’m a doctor
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
That its dangerous
What are your fears that stem from being barefoot?
To have a major cut or wound
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Your feet has more natural position, better toe alignment, they are drier, not moist, and not smelly too.
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Sometimes my feet get too dirty and I’m too lazy to wash them so I sometimes stain stuff at home like rugs (but it’s very rare) also when i walk very long on a very hot surfaces i get blisters
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
U shouldn’t think of them as: poor, crazy, stupid, drug addicts or homeless. At least not because they are barefoot.
How do you feel about how barefoot is portrayed in media? What are some of your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
As a healthy living tbh
What would you like to say to barefooters?
GO BAREFOOOOOOOOOT! (And dont give a F)
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
Be careful on very hot pavement
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
As any other people. Being barefoot is normal.
What would you like people to know about being barefoot?
It’s healthier, it’s better for you in the long term and also better for the people around you. Also it will save u a lot of money for shoes and socks.