How would you describe a barefooter?
Independent and concerned about his physical well being.
How long have you been barefoot?
10 years
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
Shoes crippled and hurt my feet. Shoes gave me painful bunions and bent toes.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
0 Bare feet are natural, the antithesis of “extreme.” Shoes are extreme.
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
Shoes are crippling foot binding that harm our feet. .
Why do you think being barefoot is deemed as socially unacceptable?
Shoe merchants pay for advertisement and promotions.
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?
I have been told by merchants at restaurants and stores that I have to have shoes to shop. They have told me they would rather I shop at Walmart than at their store. Turning away paying customers is not a good business plan. I write up scathing customer reviews on Yelp, Google, etc.
How do you go about feet care?
Wash feet daily. Use lard as skin cream occasionally.
Have you dealt with fetishers?
I ignore fetishers.
Do you walk on everything or are there surfaces you don’t walk on?
I avoid thorn plants and pine cones. .
What is your favorite surface to walk barefoot on and why?
I walk everywhere barefoot as my normal. I don’t have a favorite.
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
Tack weed seeds.
Have you had any mishaps?
Not since I quit wearing shoes.
How do you handle cold temperatures?
In deep snow I wear boots.
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)?
Barefoot is NORMAL. It does not affect the rest of my life.
What challenges do you run into (physically, socially e.t.c)?
The Public Library doesn’t allow natural feet. Do they fear that my feet will ruin their carpet?
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
That shoes are normal.
What are your fears that stem from being barefoot?
Why would you fear normal feet?
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Much better sensitivity and ability to walk properly on all places.
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Only disadvantage is for areas with thorny plants or sharp objects.
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
Don’t be an asshole.
How do you feel about how barefoot is portrayed in media? What are some of your favorite pieces of media with authentic representation?
Bare feet are absent from media. They have sold out to commercial interests.
What would you like to say to barefooters?
Good morning.
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
Bare feet are the normal human way.
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
Bare feet are our normal. Shoes are ugly and hurt human feet.
What would you like people to know about being barefoot?
Bare feet are our normal. Shoes are ugly and hurt human feet.
Tell your story, opinions, experiences.
I’m normal. Shes are abnormal.