I thank you, dear Ute. I live in Bucharest (Romania) and I work as a major pharmacist in a big hospital. But for this reason, I can not be barefoot in my lab. I have to wear some white leather slippers for protection. In them I feel like in jail. But this torture lasts only 7 hours a day.
I have discovered the pleasure of being free and happy – walking barefoot since 3 years old when I lived in my country, my grandparents. I liked to be in direct contact with Mother Nature, through green grass, dew, bruise, even in the fluffy snow of winter. Then I went to the mountains. Yes, it was a bit difficult at first, but I got used to it very quickly, but all the environmental conditions. And now, this “hobby” is still very lively and powerful.
And I am part of an international organization: Society for Barefoot Living

http://www.barefooters.org/

“Going barefoot is the gentlest way of walking and can symbolise a way of living – being authentic, vulnerable, sensitive to our surroundings. It’s the feeling of enjoying warm sand beneath our toes, or carefully making our way over sharp rocks in the darkness. It’s a way of living that has the lightest impact, removing the barrier between us and nature.

— Adele Coombs, “Barefoot Dreaming”

I wish you all the best, with healthy and happiness, in Peace !

Dinu.

Dear Dino, thank you so much for your comment! I completely understand and it’s great if you can go barefoot everywhere: I’d love to know more about your “barefoot hiking” as it can be a bit painful on some stones, but I guess one gets used to it? I enjoy going barefoot in the summer, especially on grass and sand though. I guess that people who know you like going barefoot too, right? I don’t know what and where you work, but would also your boss take off the shoes and go barefoot? I’m just curious. I love to know how other people live and what they think about this topic.
I agree that life would be better without shoes: I guess we’ve lost the touch with nature especially in cities etc. Thanks a lot for sharing and I’d love to know more 😉 Ute

I’m a man I do not like to go into shoes. For me, shoes are a kind of torture instruments. My bare feet are the best shoes. And I’m a “barefoot hiker”, anytime and anywhere, but I’m happier in the mountains.
And of the subject of this post, of course I’m barefoot all the time in my home. When I go to someone, I’m the same. And if I get guests in my house, I ask them to off their shoes. And if they do not understand, this is a sign of poor growth. And another time I will not invite them to my house anymore.
Thanks and all the best for you ! Life is better without shoes !!!

Dinu (from Romania)

That’s a good point… I have to say that I struggle when people take off their shoes in summer an walk around barefoot. One should always have slippers or socks at hand for that.

If you’re not going to take off your shoes, entry rugs is the way to go for sure.

However, I’ve seen when people take off their socks too. The oils from feet will actually be hard on the carpet as well. So the best is entry rugs, take off your shoes, but keep your socks on. 😉