Freedom Afoot?

[BarefootScott]

Also, isn't there a fairly new X-Marks member who goes barefoot all the time?

I think you guys are referring to me. I'm fairly new, and I go barefoot all the time, so I fit the bill, anyway.

One of the children was barefooted, obviously poor, but really tough!

Unfortunately a lot of people equate a lack of shoes with a lack of money, but it's just not true. Especially years ago, people went barefoot because they wanted to. In this Nike/Rebock $60 shoe era, you're weird if you don't wear shoes. But just because you don't, it doesn't mean you can't afford them.

I have another site, found at www.barefooters.org, that provides even more information regarding the health, comfort, practicality, etc. of barefooting.

I personally don't wear shoes for a couple reasons:
First, I figure why wear them if you don't have to? I see shoes as tools to be used in limited, specific situations.
This is related to the second point, which is comfort. There's nothing like feeling what you're walking on!
The third reason health, because my lower back has never felt better since I've stopped wearing shoes full time.

I'm interested in the health aspect of barefootedness, I have some problems with my feet that it may help.

If you're referring to things like fallen arches, crooked toes, bunions, etc., then yes! barefooting would help without a doubt. There are a lot of articles on www.barefooters.org that give sound medical proof of problems solved by ditching constricting footwear.

In any case, Graham (or anyone else), don't be afraid to try it. Ten to one you won't want to go back. I know I won't!

[Graham]

Thanks for replying, I stand (barefooted) corrected on the poverty aspect, that was my impression.

Do you wear a kilt while barefooted much? Guess you save money on kilt hose
Thanks for the link, I had found that one.
When I was 20 I often went around barefooted. My wifes' earliest recollection of me before we formally met was of a young man running around the campus with shorts and no shoes.

If I'd known about kilts back then she would have noticed me earlier

[BarefootScott]

Thanks for replying, I stand (barefooted) corrected on the poverty aspect, that was my impression.

No biggie. Just wanted to clear that up. Haha

Do you wear a kilt while barefooted much? Guess you save money on kilt hose

Most of my "kilt hours" are logged barefoot, yeah. I think it looks cool; kind of a Braveheart feel to it. (Yeah, I know, I know; Wallace didn't wear a kilt.)

When I was 20 I often went around barefooted. My wifes' earliest recollection of me before we formally met was of a young man running around the campus with shorts and no shoes.

Sounds just like me! Except I don't like shorts, for whatever reason. I'm known as "the barefoot kid on campus" now. But I don't mind the attention. It's worth it to me.

[bubba]

I'm barefoot in the house most of the time, but you never know what's in the grass anymore and going barefoot on concrete isn't the brightest idea. Outdoors I wear shoes or boots always. Lord knows how many nails and bits of broken glass I've pulled out of the souls of my shoes.

[McMurdo]

I almost always have something on my feet, I guess it's mostly because my feet get cold easily.

On another note I think its illegal to drive a car barefoot, I know I have heard that one somewhere, and I know it would be plain dumb to ride a motorcycle barefoot.

[beloitpiper]

I need to get a kilt to work around the farm in... I can go unencumbered then (dress Gordon is not a work kilt!)

Well not with that attitude!!

[Erisianmonkey]

On another note I think its illegal to drive a car barefoot...

Then I'd be in trouble. I can't wear shoes when driving. My feet are so wide that I have to buy shoes two inches too long for my foot. That plays hell with the ability to work pedals. Actually, I found a page that says it isn't, and has transcripts of letters done to research the subject. Here's the link: http://web.archive.org/web/200306181..._barefoot.html

[Graham]

On another note I think its illegal to drive a car barefoot, I know I have heard that one somewhere, and I know it would be plain dumb to ride a motorcycle barefoot.

I'm not American, but it seems that driving barefoot IS legal

I used to ride barefooted when I was young, and yes, it was plain dumb!

[McMurdo]

Graham
I stand corrected, and incedentaly barefoot, thank you for the link
I might have been mistaken because of the rules in California:
Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is not prohibited.

I have never ridden my bike barefoot, as I dont ride in a kilt.

[Improv1]

Well not with that attitude!!
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I was referring to the 8 yard kilt, not the Tartan... I can just imagine me spending the better part of the week pulling burrs and thistles out of the wool!