Who cannot stand to drive with shoes on?

Answer 1

me, but i know there are saftey issues ugh*

Answer 2

I can't stand to have shoes on, anywhere, any time.

It's fine to drive barefoot. In spite of persistent myths, there are NO laws against driving barefoot. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see source and stop spreading this falsity.

Some cops are convinced it's unsafe and even though they know it's not illegal may try to write you up for unsafe or reckless driving, however please see the second and third link in the source, for two sites (one from the Michigan PD, one from an Australian newspaper) making it clear that driving barefoot is no more unsafe than many types of footwear that are regularly worn and could even be considered safer than many kinds of shoes.

And yes, I know I could make an emergency stop better barefoot than wearing footwear. Perhaps if you're always shod except when driving, then your feet are used to the support, and the soles might be sensitive enough that if there's even a bit of grit on the brake you might pull back. But I haven't worn footwear of any kind for over ten years, the last time I wore any I waddled like a duck I felt so clumsy. On the other hand my feet are very strong and tough enough to run full-speed on railroad gravel. I wouldn't have any problems pushing the brake or getting out of the car if there were any glass there (which is also an argument commonly brought up).

Answer 3

My friend always wears shoes with at least four inch heals. I'm not sure if her feet are just sore or if they bother her while driving, but she always takes them off when driving.

Answer 4

i always take my shoes off when driving, the only safety issue is people who don't put them on the passenger side

Answer 5

On a quiet road such as an industrial estate on a Sunday try doing an emergency stop without your shoes on then try it with your shoes on, it should cure your fetish and your endangerment of other drivers.