Don't feel shy about your bare feet!

Many "newbies" have a rather big problem if it comes to venturing out barefoot for the first time: They feel shy about their bare feet! Being aware of the occasional "stares" every barefooter gets, they'll constantly worry: What will people think? Living barefoot for the past seven years, I'm immune to those kind of worries. I'm convinced it's much better to roam around barefoot than in shoes, and I'm kind of proud of my bare feet - they are a symbol of my free spirit, my independence... That's why I never hesitate to decorate them - it's a way of expressing to the world: "Barefoot is beautiful"! Colourful anklets, toe rings, other kinds of foot jewelry - I LOVE to adorn my bare feet! Travelling barefoot, I can't avoid dirty soles, dust and split toenails - but there are still many ways to show the world: Barefoot is cool!

 

I do like the adornments, and wear usually two toe rings and one ankle bracelet as my basic. Sometimes I add to it. I try very hard to be clean. I know it's not always possible but I go for every chance I get. You do have nice tanned feet though! I enjoy getting that way myself. A lot.

 

Society has put such a bad stigma on being bare that it can feel like everyone is staring at your feet the first few times you go out bare. I've had afew friends who said they felt like that the first time they went out bare. But for the most part, no one cares and after awhile you get used to being bare. If a person has nice looking feet then theres no reaon not to go bare. But if you have ugly, no amount of jewelry, anklets and toerings is gonna make them ook better. You are just drawing attention to your ugly feet.....

 

WORD!!!!

 

I had a barefoot day in London last week, including six tube train rides. We got a few curious glances, but no one paid any real attention. Why should they?

 

I LOVE being barefoot! I feel so liberal
I go everywhere I can barefoot (a couple places they've told me to put my shoes on). I wear a silver toe ring with suns on it which never comes off and a shell anklet that I got from my mom
I used to be hesitant about it, but now I don't care because I love the freedom. I like being barefoot at my florist job, but after getting that glass in my foot....

 

And who will be the final judge of what constitutes ugly? You? Me? The Fashion Police? I say bare 'em all! The only ugly feet are those encased in shoe coffins!

 

I've never understood why some people "feel shy" or ashamed about going about barefoot. Its the way our feet are designed to work. There is nothing wrong or shameful about bare feet any more than we should be ashamed about bare hands.

Hugz
Bobby

 

I often use the analogy of wearing boxing gloves all day when fox ask me why I don't wear shoes.

People are conditioned from the earliest stage in life to accept the "norms" of the society in which they live as correct. Said norms are often based on religion/superstition and class-based conceptions of propriety, rather than reason.

 

Barefoot Traveler: Those toe rings look like they're choking your toes even though they're obviously not blocking adequate blood circulation to your toes. But anyway, where one or two people might say your feet look ugly, I much prefer to say that they look like they've been around and make you look true to your name The jewelry adds to the "been around" look and gives a sort of exotic feel to your chosen adornments, too.

 

does anyone feel embarassed for their own parents to see them barefoot

 

I did. Struggled with foot shyness for years, was never barefoot at home when my parents were around. I remember when I was about 15 or so, I would go over to my girlfriends house and remember her being barefoot at home even around her parents. Could have never done that back then.

I'm barefoot at home 100% now, the wife does not mind at all.

 

Sorry you guys felt your parents wouldn't accept your choice to go barefoot. I know you will be happy to have your own space some day. A bit of advice. Find a leaf kicker for a wife. She will love your feet and will join you as you both skip down the trail testing the textures of the earth.

 

would be great to always be barefoot, or at least barefoot sandals.I prefer to show my feet, not shoes, my hands and no gloves.I have no problem with shyness

 

Random fact about me---Ive done more barefooting indoors(public places) then out doors...i just dont get into a lot of outdoor activitys unless its an outdoor concert or a fair/amusement park but my people are amazed when im walking around outside in triple digit temperatures with no shoes on.. people are like "how can you do that?"..Its nothing to me though..my feet are the toughest part of my body!

 

Yes being barefoot was a no no for my parents when I was growing up, even indoors let alone outdoors. I was always fascinated by the one or two kids I knew who were allowed to go barefoot freely. I used to sneak off and walk bf through the woods, feeling really "naughty", shoes at the ready to whip back on at the first sign of anyone approaching! Seems so pathetic now. I'm determined my step-daughter grows up with no such hang-ups.

 

I have flown and crossed borders by land barefoot, I've walked around big cities barefoot and not only have I gotten looks (a LOT of looks) but people have even confronted me:
"Hey man, why aren't you wearing any shoes?"
"Where are your shoes?"

I tell them I don't like shoes, and often as not, it ends with them walking away, shaking their head.

I live on a small island and there it is very common for people to be barefoot, and I don't think I've ever worn shoes in the near 3 years I've spent there. Nor have people ever commented on it, apart from being impressed I can ride my motorbike without shoes.. Sadly, in my home country to which I am returning next year, it's too cold to be barefoot and I anticipate that to be one of my least favorite things about it.

My girlfriend was quite resistant to barefooting for a while; she figured if she got tough soles it wouldn't be very feminine. I love it when we go for a walk and she decides to ditch the shoes though!

 

I grew up being barefoot all the time at home, though I have never thought of going (completely - without having had shoes on and taken them off) foot in public until now, as I usually wear little leather sandals. I love taking them off after getting my shoes (maybe purposefully) wet around the beach. You'd never get stares there, but in my own little suburban town I'm sure someone will stare.

The next warm day, I will do it. Freedom~

 

I can't say that I've ever been 'shy' about barefeet or had many adverse comments. However my general hippie appearance does pull attention sometimes particularly in the city; and I have had rude comments as I pass people or been treated unfairly such as being followed around department stores by security....such is life eh?

 

I've only had good comments up here in Humberside.