How would you describe a barefooter?
Someone who wears shoes as little as possible
How long have you been barefoot?
Since i was 12 (14ish years)
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
I like feeling the dirt on my feet when I hike
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
7
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
I’ll wear them when necessary but if I could avoid them I will
Do you think being barefoot is socially acceptable? Why or why not?
Depending on your location for the most part yes but lots of business don’t like it
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’ve only gotten the occasional “that’s crazy” when I’m hiking
How do you go about feet care?
I don’t
Do you wear foot jewelry?
No
Have you dealt with fetishers?
I have and I hate it I no longer post pics with me barefoot because of it
Do you walk on everything or are there surfaces you don’t walk on?
Everything but broken glass
What is your favorite surface to walk barefoot on and why?
Mud feels nice between my toes
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
A lizard
Have you had any mishaps?
Cuts
How do you handle cold temperatures?
Wear shoes
In your experience, what season is best to be barefoot?
All but winter
How does being barefoot affect aspects of your life (love, career e.t.c)?
It doesn’t
What challenges do you run into (physically, socially e.t.c)?
None
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
That we all have a foot fetish
What are your fears that stem from being barefoot?
None
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
My feet are more durable when I’m wearing boots I don’t get blisters
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Gravel slows me down
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
Say whatever you want
What would you like to say to barefooters?
Calm down its not that serious
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
Don’t be worried about what others think
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
Like normal people it shouldn’t be a issue
What would you like people to know about being barefoot?
It’s fun