Barefoot in London

Well I finally fulfilled my long term ambition of barefooting in the big smoke - and i've concluded thats its an amazingly barefoot friendly city! Spent 3 days barefoot and no-one cared or said a word. Was barefoot leaving the train at paddington, then on the tubes which were great fun, lovely cool smooth floors and within 2 mins my soles were jet black. Busses, shops, restaurants, hotels, bars, parks etc - all no problem at all, just the occasional double take and smile. Can't wait to go again!

Will upload some piccies to my profile page soon.

Well done and good for you! I have gone round London several times and never had a comment. I felt very tentative the first time, but needn't have worried. I even went up by train one evening to meet some old friends for a drink, a few comments to start with but they soon got over it

Had that experience last year and two years ago, and no problem whatsoever. One time last June it was raining heavily all day, I had an amazing time.

Traveling barefoot is amazing. Completely new way of experiencing!

I agree, I was barefoot there 2 weeks ago and its very bf friendly, either people are too polite to look or they just dont care! Also, the streets in london are mostly very smooth tiles, unlike some other cities in england which have rougher pavements.

Yes, London is great for bare feet, i go once or twice a year for a walk with a bf friend.
My favourite place is St.Pauls cathedral, we climbed the stairs all the way to the top, a great view inside, and out.

Its sure fun barefooting in London. Smooth tiles on the streets and smooth surfaces on the Underground. Glad you enjoyed it Rob. As you said, it takes no time to get your soles/feet dirty. So please about my home city.

I too really like being barefoot when I'm in London. It kinda takes the stress out of the madness wandering about without shoes, nobody cares or has the time to notice my feet and the variety of surfaces makes the whole thing a great experience....as said by others dirty feet top and bottom though

Originally Posted by Madesh

I too really like being barefoot when I'm in London.

Winne-the-Pooh went bearfoot;
Christopher Robin did not.
Winnie was such a silly old bear
That he preferred honey to pot.

I spent several hours a couple of years ago crutching through London with my foot bare and enjoyed the experience tremendously! I agree that the street surfaces were quite friendly.