How would you describe a barefooter?
Someone who chooses not to wear shoes
How long have you been barefoot?
17 years
Why did you decide to be barefoot?
More comfortable
On a scale of 1 to 10, how “extreme” are you?
8
What is your opinion on shoes and socks?
Socks: never. Shoes if too cold
Why do you think being barefoot is deemed as socially unacceptable?
It’s just seen as eccentric. Probably more just don’t like the dirt.
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?
Best: “I wish I had the balls to do that”
Not had any bad reactions
How do you go about feet care?
Moisturiser
Have you dealt with fetishers?
Yes
Do you walk on everything or are there surfaces you don’t walk on?
Everything except cracked/crushed stone chippings with sharp edges
What is your favorite surface to walk barefoot on and why?
Anything really, dirt and mud trails in the woods are probably the best.
What are the worst things you’ve stepped on?
Lego
Have you had any mishaps?
No
How do you handle cold temperatures?
Just keep moving
In your experience, what season is best to be barefoot?
Late spring, early summer
How does being barefoot affect aspects of your life (love, career e.t.c)?
Getting known as “the guy that doesn’t wear shoes”
What challenges do you run into (physically, socially e.t.c)?
Weird looks from strangers in public.
What are misconceptions about being barefoot?
That it’s somehow painful or makes your feet sore
What advantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Stronger feet, more toe.spread
What disadvantages of being barefoot have you experienced?
Feet have spread out, so regular shoes are now often too narrow
What are things to NOT say or do to barefoot people?
“you’re not wearing any shoes!” – thank you captain obvious
Give tips to new barefooters and people looking to go barefoot.
Just do it. But start slowly
How do you wish our society would perceive and treat barefoot people?
Like it’s a normal thing to do