Do you think travelling barefoot is cool?

Question

I’m living in India – it’s almost six years now that I’ve left Europe for good – and I’m used to a life on bare soles: I haven’t worn shoes since December 2000 (with a few exceptions!) and I don’t think I’ll EVER imprison my feet again! I'm always barefoot: All-year-round, wherever I go, whatever I do. Most of my friends have never seen me wearing shoes… Living barefoot 24/7/365 I’m spending lot’s of time travelling, and I’m ALWAYS travelling barefoot. It’s an exciting experience to roam around without any footwear in my backpack, trusting in my leather-like soles toughened over many years. And it’s definitely the most environment-friendly way of travelling, especially if it comes to activities like hiking in ecologically sensitive regions (e.g. the Indian Himalayas)! For those of you being concerned about health issues: I’m living barefoot for more than six years now, and I didn’t face ANY problem – except having to remove a little thorn from time to time, but even that happens rarely! The mere thought that somebody out there enjoys travelling throughout India – and many other countries! - without ever wearing any kind of footwear (except one or two anklets and a toe ring!) might seem strange for some of you… But giving it a second thought you might even get inspired to give it a try, to experience the joys and the freedom of travelling - and living – barefoot. What do you think: Is travelling barefoot cool?

Answer 1

I don't know if I'd call it "cool", but it sure sounds interesting.

Answer 2

I certainly like the philosophy behind barefoot travelling and feel safe padding around my house, beach, park on a sunny day, but am happy to draw the limit there as I like having soft soled feet and would feel that I wasn't looking after my feet if I let them do so much work. I think it's all about environment isn't it, if you know you won't injure your feet in the process then the choice is yours and I think it would be a good choice, but in cities with annoying shattered glass, stones and God only knows what else, you would be taking a real risk. I would always have an emergency pair of shoes in my back pack though, you never know when you might be caught unawares. I was reading this and immediately thought of that scene in Die Hard with Bruce Willis when his character was enjoying being barefooted after a longhaul flight then all hell broke loose in the hotel and he had to run off and do his cop thing and the baddies noticed he was barefoot and deliberately smashed windows knowing he would have to walk on them and be really cut up, I really felt for his character with that, so I would say, carry some flip flops! Best of luck with your travelling tho x

Answer 3

I would hope it would be hot, as in asphalt hot. Going barefoot without the challenge of toughing out the heat is boring: no significant increase in heat tolerance, no thicker calluses from getting more heat tolerance. All colder weather does is make harder and more abrasive surfaces feel rougher but I'd rather walk on blistering hot asphalt (and I have gotten smaller healable blisters before) instead of freezing cold ground.

Answer 4

In Canada it would be very cool, even cold.
There are laws here requiring shoes to be worn in bars, restaurants, food stores etc, so it is not a real choice that we have.
In one of my many life experiences I was a long haul truck driver.
I often drove barefoot, even in winter, slipping on shoes as I exited the truck.

Answer 5

It might be alright out in the woods but I would be worried about stepping in something anywhere near where people are. I often go barefoot when hiking in areas where I am not likely to step in spit or sh*t and the weather permits it.

Answer 6

You know, if it makes you happy, then go for it. There are a lot of places in the US that have a no shoes, no shirt, no service policy, so I wouldn't recommend trying it here.

I think you should just keep on keepin on... and be happy. Good Luck to you!

Answer 7

Watch a documentary on a tribal village. the people feet are absolutely jacked from not wearing shoes,

Answer 8

Yes, traveling barefoot is cool. I enjoy it and wish other people would too. People would be more relaxed if they were barefoot.

Answer 9

"actully i think that is very nasty...you could get some kinda foot fongus from that...ewww and ur feet will get dirty...if that works 4 u ok...but personally i would never ever do that...UNLESS
im around my own house...

Answer 10

depend on who u r asking but for me no