Any other Barefooters out there? - Page 3

[7kiddosmom]

Originally Posted by MamaTaraX

Barefoot here! When I was working on a website about my doula-ing and childbirth-related things, I called it The Barefoot Doula

Namaste, Tara

One of the first things my mw did when she got to my house for both births she attended was take her shoes off. Didn't bother me a bit because as soon as I would get to her office for a prenatal I would take mine off. lol

[MamaTaraX]

Originally Posted by 7kiddosmom

One of the first things my mw did when she got to my house for both births she attended was take her shoes off. Didn't bother me a bit because as soon as I would get to her office for a prenatal I would take mine off. lol

I'm fairly certain my midwife and doula were barefoot at my last birth. I honestly have no clue though I have been barefoot every time I've given birth. Although the first time I put on socks when I started pushing. I got colr (then hot then cold then hot...) but never took the socks off. I saved 'em though The ohter two times I was naked so, no shoes there. First two weren't at home though (hospital, birth centre) so somem pepole had on shoes. At my homebirth though, everybody was barefoot! Hubby, both kids, my mom...and I think midwife and doula too

I'm trying to figure out why it would be illegal to drive barefoot. That seems incredibly stupid!

Oh and I don't wear socks

Namaste, Tara

[mother nurture]

I always drive barefoot. I usually keep my sandals in the car. We do have a little shoe rack as soon as you walk into our home. No shoes allowed.

[pampered_mom]

I LOVE to be barefoot! It's a family thing for me. I have three sisters and all three of us plus my mom would all prefer to be barefoot than wearing shoes. Dh came from a family of shoe wearers so it took awhile before he felt comfortable being barefoot. I wear shoes only when absolutely necessary and usually prefer shoes that are as close to being barefoot as possible. I hate socks and only wear them when I absolutely must. Midwest winters get a bit too cold for me.

We are a NO SHOES house which causes some friction when my FIL comes to visit. He usually has some kind of snide comment to make. The girls that I babysit for and their mother thing it's strange, but what can I say? My house, my rules! :0) DS is often barefoot and I think probably prefers it that way!

[VWChick]

Another barefooter here!

I do have Rainbows and Birks for the time I MUST wear shoes though!

[spiderdust]

I have birks and Crocs

[Past_VNE]

I am a barefooter with a secret.

I spend the vast majority of my time, at home and otherwise, barefoot. The remainder of the time, I'm not only in shoes, but I'm loving my many shoes.

LOL....I have Borns, Danskos, Reef flipflops, running shoes, and quite a few pairs of sexy sexy, high heeled sandals.

DH loves it when I wear the high shoes, but then gets nervous and tells me to take them off, "so you don't ruin your beautiful feet!" He's sooo sweet. If I wear high shoes, he rubs my feet for me.

I love socks, actually, but they have to be really good socks. Thin cotton socks for sneakers and THICK wool socks all winter when I'm outdoors in shoes. I often wear the wool socks as slippers in the house, since I'm so cold blooded.

I, too, immediately unshod myself at my midwife's house for prenatals, and now at her house when we go to potlucks.

Our 17 mo son is most often barefoot. I catch a lot of flak about it, too, but don't care. He's happy like that, though he does bring his crocs or See Kai Run sandals, or Buskins and Moss Feet soft shoes to put on. (Gah, I'm as much of a baby shoe addict as I am for myself.)

The nice thing about soooo many shoes and so much time barefoot? Your shoes last you forever!

[trmpetplaya]

Yay! I thought there would be more barefooters around here (been meaning to start this thread for months now ).

I dislike socks very much on my feet, but I can't seem to get rid any even though we're trying to simplify. Maybe I need to cut into my sock collection (from before I found the joys of living barefoot).

The rope sandals at Nomadic State of Mind look so good! I would prefer those to flip-flops. I do love my hemp Rainbow sandals, but I hate that thingy between the toes (plastic is so much worse though!). Dh has worn out his Rainbows so we need to get more for him at least and might as well get me a pair as well. I've had my Rainbows longer, but I'm much lighter and not as rough on them as dh is. Thank you for the link, mother nurture!

I want to keep dd shoeless as much as possible. I got my mom to agree to get dd soft-soled shoes instead of toys for her next (first) few birthdays so that when she does need to wear them (cold etc.). At least we won't have to spend money on shoes

I heard somewhere that it's really not illegal to drive without shoes... http://www.barefooters.org/facts.html but I'm not sure where they got their info from. I have to unpack now (just moved), but maybe I'll search for it later...

love and peace.

[judybean]

A link posted earlier (ack, I can't recall now and it's after midnight!) created a wonderful moment tonight as I learned something new about dh! Yes, even five years into marriage and even having known each other since sixth grade (platonic then) there's still more to learn!!!!

Dh *loves* to be barefoot!!! He said it's how he always wants to be!

How the heck didn't I know this before? No answer there, but gosh that made my heart flutter. Ah, the man I married is wonderful indeed. He's quite the closet hippie (though not so closeted anymore! I'm teaching him to embrace all that he is!)!!!

...

I still can't figure out why in the world it would be illegal to drive barefoot. I mean come on! Isn't it MUCH MORE DANGEROUS to be driving with stiletto heels? wedge sandals?? steel-toed work boots with soles so thick you can't feel a thing???

[trmpetplaya]

As of this research...

...barefoot driving is perfectly legal! but the cops can charge you with negligent/reckless driving. You could challenge it in court though if the only reason was being barefoot.

http://web.archive.org/web/200306181..._barefoot.html

love and peace.

[celestialdreamer]

Originally Posted by spiderdust

Now, they're not so bad. They're great for slipping over my Sigg bottles to keep my water nice and cold!

As long as they aren't that nasty athletic sock material ones *shudders*

[spiderdust]

Originally Posted by celestialdrmrmama

As long as they aren't that nasty athletic sock material ones *shudders*

100% cotton terry athletic socks are fine. Polyester athletic socks... ick.

[mother nurture]

When I have to wear shoes, I do prefer the nomadic state rope sandals. I'm glad that you liked the link trmpetplaya. I really don't care for flip flops. Dd is so cute...she has NEVER liked socks or shoes. On the off occassion that we did put some soft soles on her she made it her only task to figure out how to get them off Whenever we go anywhere now, she always says, "Mama, I want to be barefoot." I just love the sound of her saying that.

So, where is everyones absolute favorite place to be barefoot and why?? I'll get back w/ mine later.

Peace, mamas

[walmin22]

[QUOTE=Past_VNE]I am a barefooter with a secret.

I spend the vast majority of my time, at home and otherwise, barefoot. The remainder of the time, I'm not only in shoes, but I'm loving my many shoes.


Me too. I love being barefoot! But love to have pretty shoes also. I don't wear shoes unless I'm going out. If I go to other people’s houses I take off my shoes. I don't have a policy for our house. But I have a friend that had a strict no-shoe policy for her house. For the friends/family that came over often she had a pair of slippers just for you (if you liked wearing slippers). When you walk into her house she has this cubbyhole set up. Each square block had your name and your slippers.

[itsang]

good idea about the guest slippers. i've gotten strange looks and the random "but, i'm only staying a minute" when i ask people to take their shoes off at my house. the slippers might make them a lil more comfy!

another bonus of a no-shoe household are floors that are way less dirty!! it's cut my vacuuming time down immensly.

[trmpetplaya]

I was raised in a no-shoes-in-the-house household So I cannot even imagine wearing shoes inside! Though some people ask me if my feet are cold and tell me that I can keep my shoes on in their house... I tell them that I'm fine and most comfortable without shoes anyhow! Wearing shoes on carpet is so uncomfortable... for me at least So my least favourite place to wear shoes is inside followed by sandy beaches because the sand is uncomfortable in a shoe, but so comfy on a bare foot.

My favourite place to go barefoot is the local farmer's market. It's outdoors and grassy and we're the only barefoot people there Second favourite place is the beach. I love sandy beaches against my bare feet!

Mother nurture - The rope sandals are so inexpensive too (compared to most shoe prices). I think we'll be getting three pairs - one for each of us - since there's no increase in shipping price after the first two.

love and peace.

[*daciaperfect*]

we have a no shoe rule here. we have had a few people complain, including my mother who felt it was more important to stand in the 3 foot square doorway than to take her shoes off and spend time here. good thing she doesnt come around anymore.

we felt we were at least nice enough to provide a bench at the door way for people so they could sit when taking their shoes off if needed. too bad its always covered with our crap!

i love being barefoot. i get a lot of people who are weirded out by the fact that i will arrive somewhere and my shoes come off. often times i hear 'arent you worried about germs?'' honestly, im not. if i was, i would be dead already since germs are everywhere and i would have killed myself trying to be germ free.

[mother nurture]

I keep debating about getting dd a pair of the nomadic sandals. I honestly don't know if she would keep them on.

I have to admit that the no shoes rule in our house doesn't really keep the carpets any cleaner Marley, our loved dog, seems to stay on top of keeping them in a condition that need vaccuming on a daily basis.:

My favorite place to be barefoot is stepping on stones across a creek. There is a beautiful one out in the mountains that I have been to a couple of times. I love the way the cold wet stones feel on my feet and how the creek rushes over the tops of my feet. A very close second, though is the beach, hence my location-Barefoot on the Beach!

Peace mamas

[corwinegall]

Originally Posted by judybean

nak

i never thought that driving barefoot could be illegal..... what would be the rationale behind that??

I have a pair of shoes that are dangerous to drive in! MIL gave me a pair and I wore them to her house to be polite, I about fell out of the truck holding the baby, they were so slippery. :

[PhoebeM]

barefooter for life

YEEESSSS! Welcome to the club. There really is no turning back. I've always been barefoot and my son shares the joy. We liked Robex for when we needed them-mostly becuase we could get them intown. I'll have to check out Rainbow Hemp