Why is it so common to see barefoot women around in Germany and other european countries?

Question

Here in Latin America is pretty difficult but from what I see on the Internet most women do it with no problem in Germany, Switzerland and other countries.

Hausmaus: Danke! Just type "dirty feet" on google images and see that most of the pics are from Germany cities like Berlin and Munich. I've also chatted with some german people that tell me it's common during the summer.

Alex: I mean shoeless.

Answer 1

i used to live in germany and let me tell you..it's WAY cleaner than here! Maybe thats the reason....

Answer 2

As far as I know, Germany and Switzerland are no different than the rest of the world. In the summer time there will be people going barefoot much more often- where ever you are!
But here is some info that is funny and interesting:

During the last few years, some dozen barefoot parks have been founded in Germany and Austria. They are open to the public and offer the opportunity to walk some distance (up to two miles) on natural ground and to feel a variety of materials with the bare soles.

Moreover, visitors can enjoy balancing or climbing exercises und walk through brooks or even rivers. Some barefoot parks include playground sections designed for barefoot use. This healthy combination of barefoot hiking and playing has become a real touristic attraction.

Answer 3

I live in the Netherlands (that small country right next to Germany) and I hardly ever see other barefooters. There's no anti-barefoot bias as there is in the US, no one believes it's against health laws or against the law to drive that way, in fact most people believe going barefoot is quite healthy... but they're also convinced it's uncomfortable, cold and unfashionable. So while I have been barefoot for ten years at work, stores, restaurants, museums, while hiking, etc, etc without running into any problems, I rarely see any other barefooters either. I've only met a handful other barefooters in all those years. Even in parks, people may take their shoes off when sitting in the sun, but they'll put their shoes back on when they have to walk more than a few steps. It's no problem for the few who do it, but it's rare, rare, rare!

Answer 4

I have no idea what sites you watch on the Internet, but I live in Germany again and so far I have only seen barefooted woman at the beach or in a park on the lawn.

You might got some websites which choose to show only pictures that underline the views of the hosts.

Answer 5

"barefoot" can be a stretchable term. Walking barefoot on
asphalt or even worse cobble stone isn't that comfy.
However. Quite a few refer to barefoot when they really
mean no socks. And that's in fact not too uncommon
with women wearing sandals in summer.

Answer 6

i live in Germany and the women,men and kids do walk barefoot and that's only in Summer when it's really hot like last summer!

Answer 7

i only saw barefoot women in germany only on the beach , the pool and on lakes .

Answer 8

I'm English and dont see many girls walking bare foot here. On the beach and parks but the streets? They'd be mad!!

Answer 9

porque parecen que todas las mujeres del mundo lo hacen tambien!