Have you ever tried it barefoot?

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… WHY? That’s a question I’ve heard a thousand times. Well, it’s not a kind of “fashion statement”… Walking barefoot is AMAZING!!! If you’re barefoot you’re able to FEEL the ground! Would you wear gloves all-year-round? Nopes! So: Why shoes? Being in touch with Mother Earth, letting the energy flow freely isn’t that bad, after all… Right? Plus: It’s very refreshing and stimulating (ever heard about the reflex zones in our feet?)! Join me for a rather longish hike, preferably in the mountains, and let’s see who gets tired first! Walking barefoot is stimulating: In every sense! There’s more: The ecological impact is far less dramatic (erosion!) if you’re hiking in a natural environment (ever thought about what your heavy hiking boots do to the ecosystem?). It’s also communicative to a degree you wouldn’t expect: Travelling a lot I’ve made more than one friend explaining WHY I’m roaming around barefoot! Somehow you’re more defensive, less aggressive if barefoot… There are many aspects, but what really counts is the sensual factor: The “barefoot feeling”! It’s not only about feeling the ground beneath our soles, every change in texture or temperature, the difference between lawn and concrete, tar and marble, but also about feeling free – in many ways! If you don’t know what I mean: Leave your shoes at home and experience the freedom, the freshness, the air touching every inch of your feet… Try it once and you’ll never want to wear those “little prisons” again! Do you know what I mean? Have you ever tried it barefoot?

Answer 1

I only wear shoes when forced...then only sandals even in the rain and snow : ) I have to be able to feel the ground at will.
Bright Blessings
Athena

Answer 2

Barefoot is the best. Barefoot people are more laid-back, less-stressed. Shoes are confining and restrictive and that whole feeling can make your well-being the same.

If only there were more opportunities for working people to be barefoot, I think society would be more productive but less stressful. More people would know how to appreciate the simple pleasures in everyday life -- who needs expensive vacations when everyday can be a relaxing barefoot day?

Oh, but I am dreaming. The working world demands shoes. Sucks, but that's it, I am afraid.

Answer 3

I love bare feet!!!! I mow the lawn bare foot, go to stores barefoot do everything barefoot, though today is a sad exception cuz i have to get a job and it wouldn't be very professional to go barefoot. boooooo shoes, and socks.

Answer 4

I do like to go barefoot...but I would probly get fired if I showed up for work with no shoes

Answer 5

well....that was interesting. Unfortunately I work for a living and wearing shoes is a requirement.

Answer 6

well you wont have to have your shoes checked at the airport. i too am much happier barefoot so when i cant be i go in flip flops. its almost the same

Answer 7

I guess you never eat out since you don't wear shoes. Restaurants require you to wear shoes for sanitary reasons.

Answer 8

Maybe because---

The streets have--
spit, crap, gum, garbage, sharp pointy objects, bugs, pointy rocks, water, etc.
on them.

Yes, it okay to walk barefoot in your home and such, but out on the streets? Gross.

Answer 9

look at all the money you save not having to buy socks, my dog eats all of my socks cost me a fortune.

Answer 10

only at home and in the pool