Any other Barefooters out there? - Page 23

[momslittleangel]

I'm a barefooter!

[blue butterfly]

barefoot over here :

[majikfaerie]

Originally Posted by Sailor

I think you're absolutely right. Especially about the earth connection. Going barefoot is such a simple thing, yet since I started doing it, I've felt much more connected to the earth, and much more aware of myself, and of nature. A walk is such a pleasure now ... I'm more aware of everything, not just the ground, but everything around me. It's a very sensual experience (in terms of getting to use all senses).

So, I do think, when we put a barrier there, part of our connection is diminished.

I'm actually going to Poland in January ... and, it's going to be below zero, with lots of ice and snow.

What does everyone do in such situations? Just go barefoot inside? Obviously, I'm not planning on risking frostbite. But, I'm trying to find a shoe that would be both warm and not too constraining. I've yet to find one, though.

I've been in Germany in December, and Tibet in October... it was fine, just couldn't really stand still for long periods outside. I don't know how you'd go just jumping right into that kind of cold though.

What I love about being barefoot is feeling the earth, and being able to see in the dark when i walk. i can feel the path easily It's much easier to tread lightly on the earth when you're barefoot.

[tree-hugger]

I hate shoes!

[mommaduck]

Barefooter here

[LessTraveledBy]

It is interesting, how deep the idea is that you need a higher heal or at least arch support. I make shoes for kids that are as close to barefoot as possible, while being ok to wear in cold Northern Europe. You would not believe the trouble people give me.... "BUT you really MUST have arch supports!" And so on. The I tell them that I don't see why, when even I don't wear shoes with such... It is hard to talk with people for whom the truth is whatever they have been used to.

[majikfaerie]

we're all like that about something. I'm pretty deep in the belief that birth is something natural, not to be feared, but most people are used to the opposite.
etc

[Alcyone]

Originally Posted by Anumaria

I make shoes for kids that are as close to barefoot as possible, while being ok to wear in cold Northern Europe.

Oooo, tell me more! DD is not mobile yet but I've been on the lookout for how to keep her feet warm both now and in the future.

[MommyBear]

Barefooter here too!

The only problem I've had with not liking shoes or socks is that I'm trying to expand my knitting knowledge into the area of socks but lack the motivation since I won't wear them. I find that when I have something on my feet, I don't think as clearly so no matter where I go (store, church, friend's house etc.) my shoes leave my feet as soon as I'm in the door, if I even wore them there at all.

My faveorite barefoot experience was the Christmas banquet at my church last year. It was a hawaiian theme so I took that as the perfect excuse not to wear shoes (not that I really needed an excuse). People sure looked at me funny, in my pretty dress and barefoot in freezing weather. I just told them I was keeping with the theme. It created a lot of laughter.

[HarperRose]

Does anyone know where I can get soft soled shoes for adults?

I have to wear dress shoes to church (I wear flip flops in summer), but the flatter the sole and softer the fabric, the nicer for my feet!!!

[Alcyone]

Check this post and the next few after it for links to soft-soled shoes.

[majikfaerie]

for soft soled shoes in places where one absolutely must wear shoes, i used to go for ballet slippers. they're really soft, supple leather (not the pointe shoes) and they can fit in your purse or pocket, ready to be whipped out whenever the need arises
and they have the added benefit of making you feel graceful

[Alcyone]

That reminds me… lyrical sandals are a certain type of dancing shoe that covers the ball but not the heel. They look pretty normal from the top. If you don't need warmth and are just trying to avoid the "shoe police" in a 3NS store, they should do the job too.

[mommyndoula]

I'm a barefooter, I was raised by a barefooter, my kids are also being raised as barefooters.

I just moved to the midwest and wondering if my way of life will change dramatically. I've never lived in a place that snows (though I have wandered around barefoot in the snow before, just never did it for repeated days) so how do you all handle cold weather? Any special tips or words of wisdom for me?

[HarperRose]

Originally Posted by majikfaerie

for soft soled shoes in places where one absolutely must wear shoes, i used to go for ballet slippers. they're really soft, supple leather (not the pointe shoes) and they can fit in your purse or pocket, ready to be whipped out whenever the need arises
and they have the added benefit of making you feel graceful

I love this! Totally doing it.

[MommyBear]

Originally Posted by majikfaerie

for soft soled shoes in places where one absolutely must wear shoes, i used to go for ballet slippers. they're really soft, supple leather (not the pointe shoes) and they can fit in your purse or pocket, ready to be whipped out whenever the need arises
and they have the added benefit of making you feel graceful

This is brilliant! I just found all of my old dance shoes and wondered what to do with my ballet flats (I hung my pointe shoes on the wall). Now they won't go unused.

[redveg]

Originally Posted by mommyndoula

I'm a barefooter, I was raised by a barefooter, my kids are also being raised as barefooters.

I just moved to the midwest and wondering if my way of life will change dramatically. I've never lived in a place that snows (though I have wandered around barefoot in the snow before, just never did it for repeated days) so how do you all handle cold weather? Any special tips or words of wisdom for me?

I live where it snows. I still go barefoot as long as I am not going to be outside for a long time. If it's just a walk to the mail box, or something. If I am going to be in the snow for a long time, I wear my hated snow boots, no socks of course.

[Mama2ABCD]

barefoot as well

the best habit i've picked up from my dh!

[majikfaerie]

welcome to the tribe mama2abdc

[ShwarmaQueen]

How did I not find this tribe sooner? I hate wearing shoes! Since I live in hot Houston, I don't really have too many days when I can't go barefoot around home. :::