Mostly barefoot all of the time. Since July 1, 2008, only had shoes
on for 3 occasions for a total of 16 hours (three long meetings).
Since 2004, 80% barefoot.

I go barefoot at work, stores, malls, restaurants, the one of the
oldest baseball parks in the US, church services, etc.

Last winter, at one buffet style of restaurant, the staff had seen
me walking around the business park they are in (1.5 mi walk), and
it was about 28 degrees outside, and they were so shocked that was
barefooting in that weather, that it became a non-issue. I have
been in there many times since, and several customers have made
comments to the staff. I hear the staff reply with comments that I
go barefoot outside, so why wear shoes inside, He goes barefoot in
the snow, too., Our floors are clean, he is the floor inspector, etc.

I go barefoot to the doctor, and dentist, too. The staff at the
Dentist had seen me waking "Race for the Cure" barefoot a couple of
years ago, and when I entered the dentist office the next time,
first time there barefoot, the comments were all positive.

A friend was recently in a large regional hospital, and I spent
rougly 36 hours over 3 days visiting. On two of the days I was
barefoot in shorts, too, waiting rooms, surgery prep, doctor
conference, cafeteria, gift shop, recovery room. One day, I wore a
pair of thin socks to look more formal (Sunday). The only comment
was from the cashier in the cafeteria, that commented that I looked
very comfy barefoot.

yes, I have had some "can't be in here" issues. I will politely
psych out the flawed logic, or return with paperwork, or call
corporate and start asking questions.

One funny. There is a grocery store that has serious anti-barefoot
issues. I purchased a pair of Lyric sandals. The have straps, but
thin sole only covers ball of foot, the toes and heel are bare
touching the ground. I specifically comment to the staff how nice
the floor feels on the bare toes and heal. After several visits, not
even the manager will question that I am not wearing shoes, when
wearing Lyric sandals. I even asked one of the managers if they met
their definition of shoes, He said he would have to check, but
allowed me to shop. So a mini win situation, I guess.

--- In RunningBarefoot@yahoogroups.com, "Nate Polaske"
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