barefeet

[Barefootguitar]

i have walked into a couple stores barefeet but some just make you leave if you dont have shoes whats up with that its not a law its nota threat to public health we should all be able to be barefoot






Peace out

[HappyHaHaGirl]

You're right that it isn't a law, but stores are still privately owned and the owners can have their own policies against things like being barefoot or not wearing a shirt or whatever. The best thing to do is to be polite and respect their policies so that barefooters don't get a bad name. :) Just don't draw attention to yourself when you're barefoot. Act like nothing is different. When you're darting your eyes around trying to find a manager or something or hiding your feet, you look weird. :)

Yay to you for being barefoot!

[Ocean Byrd]

If I'm told that it's store policy, then I respect someone's wishes in a business.

If they say its a health code violation, I just ignore them and continue on.

The first situation is fine and just, the second situation is discrimination.

[Barefootguitar]

i understand store policy but as you say health code violation is bull

[the barefoot chef]

you people need to stop worrying & check out

http://www.barefooters.org
and
http://www.thebarefootchef.co.uk

keep 'em bare

[Real American]

Think of all the nasty germs that are on the ground. Now think of all the people tramping around on said germs. Now think of all the feet that could walk on said germs if you were allowed to walk into say a grocery store with no shoes on. It's not a discrimation issue, it's a put something on your nasty feet so I don't get sick from whatever the hell you are dragging in here issue.

[sleepy_ashes]

Alot of it does have to do with the risks that you take on, that could and more than likely will become the owners responsibility.

Like said above, the threat of germs or illnesses... stores filled with food, chemicals, and stuff drug in by people, and you're tramping around barefoot. If you pick something up, the store is liabel, and they run the risk of you holding them as such.

Also broken glass, slippery floors, and various other things are all risks.

I love being barefoot, in fact outside of work and special occasions you'll be hard pressed to find me with shoes on. I do however bring flip flops because I really don't want to be strolling across some of those restaurant and gas station floors without some level of covering keeping me and my feet from the sticky, greasy floor.

[Real American]

Well said.

[soulrebel51]

theres gonna be nasty germs on the counters where you eat off of, does this mean everyone should wear gloves and a glass mask? and since when are you so worried about other people stepping on glass, real amerikan, but you yet support the amerikans killing innocent iraqis in the middle east. you are a perfect example of a "real amerikan":rolleyes:

[lavalamped]

We need bacteria to build up ammunities. Damn rules.

[Willy_Wonka_27]

i always go barefoot in stores...barley any stores say anything..

[Ocean Byrd]

Yes, because you are going to catch some sort of disease/virus from walking around barefoot... oh wait, you'd have to have them come in contact with an orface for that to happen... RA, just because you can't reply with thought in the other thread doesn't mean you get to go around into other ones and try to piss people off...

[neoteny]

Think of all the nasty germs that are on the ground. Now think of all the people tramping around on said germs. Now think of all the feet that could walk on said germs if you were allowed to walk into say a grocery store with no shoes on. It's not a discrimation issue, it's a put something on your nasty feet so I don't get sick from whatever the hell you are dragging in here issue.
Don't shoes carry at least the same amount of grossness as bare feet? In fact, wouldn't you say that a barefoot person would be more likely to be cognizant of the fact that he had stepped in something nasty and then do something to remedy that?

[Ocean Byrd]

Indeed; shoes are a breeding ground for fungus and trap sweat and odor which cause an offensive smell. The only thing they are good for is keeping your feet warm during winter.

[Real American]

theres gonna be nasty germs on the counters where you eat off of, does this mean everyone should wear gloves and a glass mask? and since when are you so worried about other people stepping on glass, real amerikan, but you yet support the amerikans killing innocent iraqis in the middle east. you are a perfect example of a "real amerikan"http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif I never said anything about stepping on glass. I did say "well said" to the poster that posted after me. Also, I never said I support AMERICANS killing inocent people. Get your facts straight Mr. IhateAmeriCa. Also, what's with spelling America with a k, another form of "im young and rebelling and noone can tell me how to spell"?

oh wait, you'd have to have them come in contact with an orface for that to happen... Have you ever looked at your skin under a powerful microscope? Ever notice those things called pores? You know, the holes...aka orificials.

or·i·fice
Pronunciation: 'or-&-f&s, 'är-
Function: noun
: an opening through which something may pass —or·i·fi·cial /"or-&-'fish-&l, "är-/ adjective

[the barefoot chef]

you lot really need to check out http://www.barefooters.org
& then you need to see http://www.thebarefootchef.co.uk
& then you need to chill some...

[HappyHaHaGirl]

You called us a "lot!" I love you!


I have to marry and english guy, or I won't ever be happy. :) Even if I hate him, I'll still love listening to him talk.

[Ocean Byrd]

Have you ever looked at your skin under a powerful microscope? Ever notice those things called pores? You know, the holes...aka orificials.

or·i·fice
Pronunciation: 'or-&-f&s, 'är-
Function: noun
: an opening through which something may pass —or·i·fi·cial /"or-&-'fish-&l, "är-/ adjective

Wow, you can use dictionary.com; aren't you the clever one? Hey, guess what, many diseases/viruses aren't small enough to pass through the pores in your skin. I mean, you can't catch AIDS by touching someone with it... The skin is just to thick other than the area around a burn/laceration/inner body orface.

[fizzy_elf]

i got told to put some shoes on in this bar once, and my feet were probably much cleaner than the rest of the place itself.

hey ho, i obliged however. then later the doorman got pissed again for me trying to steal drinks out the door.

[Real American]

many diseases/virusesKey word there is many. Not "all", but "many". Why are you arguing with me? What have you brought to this conversation about people going without shoes that was benificial to either side? Please, go away, quit following me.

[Ocean Byrd]

Key word there is many. Not "all", but "many". Why are you arguing with me? What have you brought to this conversation about people going without shoes that was benificial to either side? Please, go away, quit following me.

Quit following you? PAH! I posted in this thread before you did. It only makes sense that I would check back for responses; only to find your negative and rather offensive posts. I mentioned how some stores discriminated when others had a policy; describing which situation was what for the topic creater. YOU came in and attempted to nullify my claims of discrimination which was instantly incorrect as there is no health code to prevent people from walking around barefoot inside businesses. Obviously, the threat of disease isn't as horendous as you made it out to be, so I responded the way I did.

I am arguing with you in this particular thread because I happen to be a barefooter and know at least some of the risks/myths about it. I've not yet heard of someone catching some kind of sickness from walking around barefoot. Unless someone is careless enough to not watch where they are going and happen to step on a rusty nail or a needle, they aren't going to be stricken with some kind of ailment. Bare feet are healthy feet; your less likely to carry sicknesses when your bare foot as you usually work up dirt providing a barrier from the ground. It's even less likely that you are going to transfer germs if you take a minute to wash your feet before going into your own home because you wash that dirt off and all the stuff that may have accumilated on it off.

And in closing, try to be a little more open minded towards subjects such as this; it gets rather annoying when you take on the 'Holier than thou.' attitude.

[the barefoot chef]

LOT Is that a very English thing to say then?

If you click here (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/thebarefootchef/mypage%20-%208.htm), you'll be able to hear me say "bloody hell"

[neoteny]

I've not yet heard of someone catching some kind of sickness from walking around barefoot. Unless someone is careless enough to not watch where they are going and happen to step on a rusty nail or a needle, they aren't going to be stricken with some kind of ailment.
Isn't it hookworms you get through your feet (or some other kind of worm, at least)? I'm a barefooter, also, so I'm not saying you are completely wrong, but you really shouldn't talk out of your ass. People can get certain things from walking barefoot (probably not so often in the first world, but definitely prevalent in other places).

[Ocean Byrd]

Yes,, well because RA lives in America, I use that as a general example.

[Real American]

I've not yet heard of someone catching some kind of sickness from walking around barefoot. Isn't it hookworms you get through your feet (or some other kind of worm, at least)?
I remeber learning that in freshman biology. I don't remeber what it was called. What I do remeber is that it comes from a snail, it leaves the snail, the climbs to the top of a blade of grass, then enters through your feet :). Look it up.

Shoes - 1
Bare feet - 0

Also, the other poster made a great post about lawsuits. And people getting hurt. Maybe you wouldn't sue a store because you stepped on some broken glass, but you would still get hurt. I know I know, you would watch where you were going right? Yes well, accidents happen all the time. You could be talking to someone walking down the isle not looking at your feet and bam, step on something.

Shoes - 2
Bare feet - 0

I don't wear shoes in my house.

Shoes - 2
Bare feet - 1

[LoveLight]

Going around barefoot is perfectly fine.there is nothing wrong with it. all the germs on the ground get on shoes anyway and if you step in something your more likly to know. wearing shoes just makes your feet hot and sweaty will only leave more germs then before..i only wear shoes when i take gym.cause if i fail that boy my parents would have a fit hehe..if i cant go somewear barefoot.i have the very thin sandles i wear about.even hiking.cause its just more natural
Peace

[Ocean Byrd]

Going around barefoot is perfectly fine.there is nothing wrong with it. all the germs on the ground get on shoes anyway and if you step in something your more likly to know. wearing shoes just makes your feet hot and sweaty will only leave more germs then before..i only wear shoes when i take gym.cause if i fail that boy my parents would have a fit hehe..if i cant go somewear barefoot.i have the very thin sandles i wear about.even hiking.cause its just more natural
Peace

So:

Shoes: 2
Barefeet: 2

Oh, and for some people, it's better for their posture and tones muscles that are for support that are never used when wearing shoes; but I suppose that the hazards along the way of going barefoot just about make it an even balance... I'll continue to go barefoot though, because I find it to be most comfortable.

[LoveLight]

yes i find it alot more confurtible then wearing shoes..*Nods*

[GaiasGypsieChild13]

I constantly walk around bare foot, no one notices, but my father when I dirty up his white carpet..hahahahhahaha. My feet have come to point that they are like a leather sole, hard and durable. I was not born with shoes on and I will not die with them on ethier.Me and my best friend think its foolish to wear shoes when you don't need to. Socks.....don't even start on them, they are usless at points ( unless its winter duh)

[smellyhairyhippie]

i walk around the house and neighborhood barefoot, but since i need to wear shoes to get into stores :$ i just throw on boat shoes

[TARABELLE]

My feet have come to point that they are like a leather sole, hard and durable.

HaHaHAHA! Hobbit feet!!!

Seriously, I thought it was ringworm you pick up through your feet.

And, it's funny, I'm a nudist, but I normally walk around with something on my feet.

[soulrebel51]

HaHaHAHA! Hobbit feet!!!

Seriously, I thought it was ringworm you pick up through your feet.

And, it's funny, I'm a nudist, but I normally walk around with something on my feet.

doesnt that defeat the whole concept of nudism?

[EclecticMariJayne]

HaHaHAHA! Hobbit feet!!!

Seriously, I thought it was ringworm you pick up through your feet.

And, it's funny, I'm a nudist, but I normally walk around with something on my feet.

Ringworm is actually a fungus....I believe.....

[FallenFairy]

i dont see what the big deal is. i'm originally from wisconsin and fall winter spring and summer i went barefoot where ever i was except when i had to walk to school or in gym class but no matter where i went like to the store or in school or whatever i was always bare foot and i always washed my feet like 12 times a day so as not to get ne funky fungus.

[WaitingForTheSun]

Yeah, some people think it is a threat to public health. There's probably ways of spreading foot fungus that way or something. In restaurants, I think they only care because people eat there and other customers might care if you're barefoot. Well, hows about I'm offended when people wear SHOES?

[Moonjava]

Think of all the nasty germs that are on the ground. Now think of all the people tramping around on said germs. Now think of all the feet that could walk on said germs if you were allowed to walk into say a grocery store with no shoes on. It's not a discrimation issue, it's a put something on your nasty feet so I don't get sick from whatever the hell you are dragging in here issue.
Now you know I love you Real American, but you I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I mean, There are lots of germs on the ground, I agree. But most people wash their feet once a day/every other day. How often do people actualy wash their shoes? So I think it should be mandatory to walk around barefoot, because it would be cleaner. :)

I love being barefoot, too. If I'm not going barefooted, then I'm wearing sandals (unless I'm at work cuz they make me wear shoes there :() I walked around downtown San Antonio barefooted to take a toke on the riverwalk. And NO I WAS NOT on a school-sponsored trip ;). I guess that was kind of dumb... I'm glad I didn't step on a needle......

[Moonjava]

HaHaHAHA! Hobbit feet!!!

Seriously, I thought it was ringworm you pick up through your feet.

And, it's funny, I'm a nudist, but I normally walk around with something on my feet.
do you live in a nudist colony??

[opium_eyes]

i think as long as people aren't walking into places with their feet gushing blood it's not that big fo a deal. i walk around barefoot and bring sandals with me just in case, but still. bein barefoot is alot more comfortable and there are germs everywhere on anything so if you're gonna be scared to walk around barefoot you migth as well just shoot yourself because there's no point in being alive if you're going to be afraid of everything.
ok that was harsh, i'm sorry. haha but you get what i'm saying.

[LittleHippy]

Now you know I love you Real American, but you I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I mean, There are lots of germs on the ground, I agree. But most people wash their feet once a day/every other day. How often do people actualy wash their shoes?


Shoes: 2
Bare Feet: 3

[TARABELLE]

do you live in a nudist colony??
Oh, I wish, I belong to one though, go on the weekends as much as possible!!

[TARABELLE]

doesnt that defeat the whole concept of nudism?

Not in my mind.
Washington woods have all kinds of nasty pricklys to step on so I wear slip on sandals while nude.

Check out my nudist camp at lakebronson.com

[soulrebel51]

Not in my mind.
Washington woods have all kinds of nasty pricklys to step on so I wear slip on sandals while nude.

Check out my nudist camp at lakebronson.com

that would be cool.....but im a minor, and no illegal drugs there either.:(

[dylantherabbit]

I'd never realised there was a barefooted movement - glad to hear there is though. I'd walk about barefeet all day if I could.

[opium_eyes]

I'd never realised there was a barefooted movement - glad to hear there is though. I'd walk about barefeet all day if I could.
why can't you?

[FallenFairy]

Yeah, some people think it is a threat to public health. There's probably ways of spreading foot fungus that way or something. In restaurants, I think they only care because people eat there and other customers might care if you're barefoot. Well, hows about I'm offended when people wear SHOES?
right on man !!!!!!!!

[menlo1]

You're not going to drag any germs into a store with bare feet that you wouldn't with shoes. It's a ridiculous argument. People who are against bare feet keep using the same lame arguments. They've been programmed by society to be against bare feet and haven't even thought about what they've been trained to think.

You're not going to pick up diseases either unless you deliberately step in manure or live in a 3rd world setting that has problems with sewage.

[Ocean Byrd]

You're not going to drag any germs into a store with bare feet that you wouldn't with shoes. It's a ridiculous argument. People who are against bare feet keep using the same lame arguments. They've been programmed by society to be against bare feet and haven't even thought about what they've been trained to think.

You're not going to pick up diseases either unless you deliberately step in manure or live in a 3rd world setting that has problems with sewage.

True; I mean, they could install foot washes outside of stores. The floor wouldn't even be half as dirty as it is if this were the case. I mean, there's no motivation to wash your shoes unless you step in something like manure or mud; you're more prone to wash your barefeet as you are self-concious of what's on them.

[Barefoot_Paradox]

Think of all the nasty germs that are on the ground. Now think of all the people tramping around on said germs. Now think of all the feet that could walk on said germs if you were allowed to walk into say a grocery store with no shoes on. It's not a discrimation issue, it's a put something on your nasty feet so I don't get sick from whatever the hell you are dragging in here issue.
Shoes carry more germs, and dirt than barefeet. :p

[dylantherabbit]

I suppose that the arugement with that though would be that shoes, and socks, act as barriers from germs and dirt. Not that I'm saying that's my point of view.

[Ocean Byrd]

I suppose that the arugement with that though would be that shoes, and socks, act as barriers from germs and dirt. Not that I'm saying that's my point of view.

What? Shoes house fungus and tons of bacteria dude; ever wonder why people who wear shoes get athlete's foot and have really smelly feet? When your barefoot, the dirt you collect on your soles acts as the barrier between germs and what not and a quick rinse removes that barrier and all the germs on it. You never wash your shoes (assuming that you wear them inside) before entering your house unless they have mud or something else on them; meaning you carry whatever germs you picked up on the bottom of your shoes with you.

Barefeet are healthier, shoed feet are more protected against injury and cold/heat; it's more of a personal choice of comfort.

[Caitlin]

And isnt it such heaven to walk barefooted?

Really, if everyone tried doing this, the floors would be cleaner, as we would be more careful as to what we litter/spit/put on them.

[Nathan11]

^^ aren't thoes beautiful eyes? ^^

[soulrebel51]

^^^yes they are:)

[Real American]

Can't tell, it's black and white....

[dylantherabbit]

I see your point Ocean Byrd.


I never wear shoes inside anyway though.

[zlessley]

I've read a bunch of posts here talking about how you can bring in bacteria and what not if you are barefoot, and that's part of the reason that you can't go into stores. My response, WTF? It doesn't matter if you have shoes on or barefoot, or even walking on your hands, if you touch the ground or any surface you will get germs on you (now I'm not saying germs are bad, you have to build up immunities somehow, not through vaccinations though) I do however agree that in some places it would be best to wear flip flops or something because of glass and whatever.

[zlessley]

so, I think I'll start going barefoot more often, any good ways to toughen up my squishy soft bare feet, I used to be able to walk across gravel just fine when I was a little kid but I can't anymore because it hurts too much. also, is it easier to wade across rivers when you have built up calluses (is that spelled right?)

[lespaulman83]

dude i would go barefoot but i tell you what it hurts in the woods & stuff liek that. i can't be running around all the time liek that. it's cool for walking to places anywhere but i dunno.

[nelle]

i started walking barefoot in public places three years ago. right now, i cant wait in spring to get off shoes ans start barefooting in march or april, when the weather is ok (which can be a problem in berlin where i live, but anyway...), and i stop a little bit later each year. maybe i can do it until october this year. nothing compares to touching the surfaces and feel the ground. the skin of the bottoms of my feet feel like leather now only one or two weeks after i start barefooting in spring.

first year i started brefooting, i thought people stared at me, especially at school. then a friend came to school for a few weeks whithout shoes as well, so they got used to us. now, nobody stares and i dont get comments on that anymore, i guess they would rather comment me on wearing shoes. but that wont happen in summer, because i dont own any summer shoes anymore :p

[litlmamaluvsbabies]

i use to not have shoes, for 2 now 3 summers. i always go barefoot. your feet toughen up after a little bit. i hate wearing shoes even sandles are just too much for me. my feet get real hot, its just not worth it

barefoot future . . .

[SvgGrdnBeauty]

Mmm...barefoot future...

...I think that would be lovely...

I spend most of my time barefoot...:) Its just soo lovely...and I bought heel repair...so my heels are no longer cracked...so there's noo stopping me now! :)

[Colt45]

I usually just tell the people to shut-up and go in barefoots any freakin' ways. Ain't nothing to me, I just slap the fool if he be trying to run my lifes. Who does he thinks he being any ways? Ain't my boss, nuthin.

[Seb]

being barefoot is nice!!!!!!!:)

[themakerofmonkeys]

i love barefooted-ness, i dont go all the time..im like a half barefooted person..i think i shall go more barefooted-ness in the future.

[april922]

i am barefoot quite often, mostly carnivals, fairs, the zoo..out door stuff...yeah some stores frown upon it..specially walmart.

[steffan]

it protects them from liabiliyty, blame the insurance companys

[DG2001]

Hi Nelle

Wow! So you have tough soles? cool! I think tough, dirty soles are so sexy in a pretty girl!

How it was that you became a barefooter? Do you have any pics of you barefoot?

Regards

DG

dg_2001@yahoo.com

i started walking barefoot in public places three years ago. right now, i cant wait in spring to get off shoes ans start barefooting in march or april, when the weather is ok (which can be a problem in berlin where i live, but anyway...), and i stop a little bit later each year. maybe i can do it until october this year. nothing compares to touching the surfaces and feel the ground. the skin of the bottoms of my feet feel like leather now only one or two weeks after i start barefooting in spring.

first year i started brefooting, i thought people stared at me, especially at school. then a friend came to school for a few weeks whithout shoes as well, so they got used to us. now, nobody stares and i dont get comments on that anymore, i guess they would rather comment me on wearing shoes. but that wont happen in summer, because i dont own any summer shoes anymore :p

[InTheFlesh]

If they are running the store, they can choose who gets to come in.

[soulrebel51]

I haven't worn shoes/socks since August 31.

[Strawberry_Fields_Fo]

Hey, guess what, many diseases/viruses aren't small enough to pass through the pores in your skin.
That's not true about viruses. Viruses are MUCH smaller than bacteria--in fact, you need an electron microscope in order to see a virus. That being said, most viruses wouldn't harm you just by being in the pores of your skin. But if they entered your mouth or some other bodily cavity, then they could. If bacteria gets in your pores, usually you won't get sick, but they can cause acne.

I mean, you can't catch AIDS by touching someone with it... The skin is just to thick other than the area around a burn/laceration/inner body orface.
The reason you don't catch AIDS by touching someone is not because the virus is too big--it's because the virus cannot survive significant periods of time outside the specific environment of the body.

[purplesage]

I HATE going barefoot, even in my own home, because my feet seem to sweat really easily so they pick up every skerrick of dirt lying around. I hate the feeling of dirty feet. My feet are also very cold all the time so I wear socks too, particularly to bed to avoid the cold clammy feeling. My feet get stuck to my bedclothes all the time. Shoes and socks all the way for me!