People are funny

Funny like weird, not funny like HAHA...

I was walking through the hallway at the University today and I walked past a bunch of guys and girls hanging out in the hallway and they were whispering (loudly, I might add) "Oh my god! She's not wearing any sandals or anything. That is so weird!" and blah blah blah. I kept walking, just sort of laughing to myself.

Seriously, what's the difference between sandals and going barefoot? Sandals have these plastic or styrofoam pieces between the earth and your foot. Why not cut out the middle man and get rid of the "protection" ? (sorry, but if you're going to step on something sharp, it's going to go through a little piece of cardboard or styrofoam, too.)

Why is it so shocking to see people barefoot, you think? I don't find it shocking at all...but I'm a barefooter, so what do I know? LOL

 

It's weird that so many people wear those stupid looking plastic/styrofoam/rubber things on their feet all the time when going barefoot is so much more comfortable, better for your health, and much more aesthetic.

I get a lot of comments and hear people talking behind my back on hiking trips. Sometimes I take the time and energy to talk to these people and usually they listen and seem to understand, but some people would just rather think I'm weird, get scared of me and run away. I think those people are just afraid of anything outside of their narrow minded realm. They are the same people who try so hard to avoid getting their shoes wet at stream crossings that they end up slipping and falling into the water.

 

Yeah...I do get to talk to some people about it, especially people in some of my classes...because they know my personality and they feel open enough to talk to me about it...and in a way, I guess they respect me, so they are open to my thoughts and ideas.

While other people just figure I'm a dirty, shoe-less hippie.

Which is far from the truth. OK, well except the shoe-less part.

 

I made a bet walking home with my schoolfriends that I could make it all the way down the old railway line - lots of little rocks.I easily won it cos I knew I regularly walked down it barefoot.Then when you step onto grass it feels like treading on velvet.Feet are really sensitive - so why deny that sensation?

 

I'm always in a much better mood without shoes on...

I mean, come on...the Earth is our home and who walks around their home with shoes on???

 

Our horse does.

But haven't you ever cut your feet on glass - I have - not nice..

 

Yup...but my feet were so calloused, it didn't even bleed!

The worst thing I've ever experienced as far as being barefoot was when I was in my boyfriend's apartment and there was a staple on the floor and I stepped right on it...went right into the side of my toe.

Was much worse than the few pieces of glass that went into my foot before.

 

Sometimes people don't like you to be different.I went to a party a few weeks ago wearing black and yellow stripey trousers an indian wastcoat and a fishing hat.Everyone else was dressed like they were going to a wedding or something.There was a sudden hush that spoke volumes when I entered the room but I used to that - by the end of the night had em all singin along to the beatles on my guitar.You never know - you might have opened up a new possibilities for those girls

 

If they got to know me...yes...like the people in some of my classes have...

The random people in the hallway...doubtful...they're too superficial to care.

 

Annie, some people just like to poke fun at anyone who goes against what society expects them to do. As with most college students, you might be in the minority as far as shoelessness goes, but that's their problem, let them deal with it. You are not hurting anyone else, you enjoy it and that's what's important. All I know is that they are missing out on something special, their loss!

I as well can't see too much difference when it comes down to a bare foot in flip flops or a bare foot touching the floor. Both show just as much toes and soles. What I feel is really the problem is that we've become such a germaphobic society that some people just could'nt imagine a bare foot touching the ground!!! The point people miss the most is we all touch door handles and sink fixtures, shake hands and put our hands.....well, you get the idea, yet no one even raises an eyebrow at that concept!

All I can say is "atta girl"! Stay barefoot and your toes will smile!

 

When I was younger, I always thought that college would be a place where differences were accepted. It was a place to try stuff out, be different, be yourself. When I got there, I realized how wrong I was. Yeah, obviously there's all different kinds at college, but most people I met were so... average. A few hippies, punks, etc, but most people seemed to generally follow all the trends, strive for the same look, do the same things (to different degrees, of course, but still). These are the types who cant imagine not wearing shoes out. It might hurt their image!

 

Must be a Michigan thing ...err...well...maybe Midwest thing...since I go to school in Ohio.

 

it's an AMERICAN thing.

i never really got negative comments at school, mostly just curiousity, but then again, i was in my own world so its possible i just didn't hear them not too surprising that you get comments in T-town though. good thing you don't care!

 

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Annie,

I'm glad to hear that you are again braving Toledo in barefeet- even if the "cool kids" are making fun of you for doing so. What ever you do, don't let them wear you down.
I've ditched my shoes a couple of times this spring too, though I've yet to be out and about in public barefoot this season; I've mostly been hittin the field by my house.
Anyway, I'm just glad to know that there is another barefooter in Toledo. Maybe we'll even cross paths some day.
Chad

 

Good to see you coming around again! Message me sometime and let me know how you're doing!

I don't let them say anything...because for every person that says something bad behind my back, there are two others that probably wish they could go barefoot.

Toledo is not very barefoot friendly really...but I suppose it doesn't matter...just watch out for the glass!

And maybe we will pass eachother one day along the way...I mean...there aren't many of us barefooters out there, so I suppose that if I see a man without shoes walking around, I'll know it's you

Happy barefootin'!

 

I think I'd be tempted to find a few other barefooters, get them all together and start whispering loudly whenever one of them walked past us.

 

Hi Annie!

I think it deals with being "different". People things bare feet are dirty, unhygienic, full of fungi and diseases... as if shoes were "clean" and "aseptic"! A girl who walks barefoot has for sure healthy feet and odorless, without fungi! If time permits, nobody should say a word against you going barefoot. Besides, a barefoot girl looks sexy, cool and pretty.

Pay no attention to other's comments and just keep barefooting. And about having tough soles...that's cool! That's the way your body protects against any dangers.

Regards

DG

 

who cares why some people don't find it normal? just do it <3.

 

hehe, I would join