Barefooters
A group for those of us who enjoy being barefoot as much as possible. For the hardcore barefooters among us, it's a way of life!
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Driving barefoot
Return to DiscussionsOut of habit, I always drive barefoot. Not just because I prefer to be barefoot in general, but because it also helps me to feel much more in touch with the pedals and the road. What's surprising is how so many people think the practice is somehow discouraged or even illegal. For those of you in the U.S., rest easy. Driving barefoot is totally legal in all 50 states! And from what I've read, the same holds true in most (if not all) other countries as well.
So who else is a barefoot driver? What do you like, or maybe not like, about driving in bare feet?
I was talking to an ex-Florida sheriff at Cypress Cove and asked him if it was illegal to drive naked. He said technically no but his wife piped in that it is illegal to drive barefoot in Florida. I expressed my opinion that driving in flops is probably more dangerous than barefoot and he kind of agreed. And if you are driving a stickshift with a clutch flops suck. at least the left one does.
I was talking to an ex-Florida sheriff at Cypress Cove and asked him if it was illegal to drive naked. He said technically no but his wife piped in that it is illegal to drive barefoot in Florida. I expressed my opinion that driving in flops is probably more dangerous than barefoot and he kind of agreed. And if you are driving a stickshift with a clutch flops suck. at least the left one does.
First, I drive barefoot when I am wearing flip flops or if I'm able to strip and drive naked. It is kind of a PITA to put my tennis shoes back on, sometimes, but worth it to be able to drive naked and barefoot.
Second, I too have talked to local Sheriffs, Highway Patrol, city cops from many different departments and they've ALL said, "it's not illegal to drive naked and they wouldn't not waist their time chasing someone down unless it was reported that naked driver was acting in a lewd manner. Simply driving naked is not a priority, " with any of these law enforcement officers. They did say to me; "be sure to wear your seat belt and be careful!!" ;D
I love being Barefoot and driving barefoot.
I never wear shoes at home and if I have anything on my feet it's only my flip-flops.
I love it when my feet can breathe and only put my shoes on when I go to work or when it's just too cold or impractical to wear them. There's something about feeling the Earth beneath your feet that makes me feel one with nature just like when I'm naked.
When I cultivate my garden I love to do it in my bare feet. Mind you, you have to be careful , it's a feeling of that fresh soil through your toes and around your feet up your ankles, it's amazing.
I believe there's something that is naturally and physicallyrejuvenating when your flesh is in contact with the Earth, as though your grounding yourself in nature. I've often wondered if there's a scientific study as to how much this can impact the physical body when you are electrically grounded to the Earth via your skin.
All I know is I feel so much more in touch with my surroundings when I'm barefoot.
So driving? The flip flops come off and I let my bare feet come in contact with the pedals. As many others I said I think it makes you feel more one with your vehicle. It's like it's more normal than not.
Anyone give a massage with gloves on? Why not? Because it robs you of the sensation!
I think the same thing goes for bare feet.
I love being Barefoot and driving barefoot.I believe there's something that is naturally and physicallyrejuvenating when your flesh is in contact with the Earth, as though your grounding yourself in nature. I've often wondered if there's a scientific study as to how much this can impact the physical body when you are electrically grounded to the Earth via your skin.
FreeLee, either you've discovered it independently or you are aware of it from some other source but there is indeed a movement called "Earthing" which oromotes healing aspects of feet touching bare earth. I know that I love to be iutdoors in bare feet and regardless of scienific evidence to date I am convinced it supports my health. Articles on line, I think I first saw a blurb in the AARP magazine.
I've been driving barefoot since 2009 and going barefoot almost as long. I keep my shoes and flip flops in the car "in case I need them". Ive been driving barefoot for so long that I'm uncomfortable driving with shoes.
Almost like me: I started practicing barefooting iol a few years before you, in 2006. Before then, I only drove barefoot in the summer, when I wore flip flops. Only in 2006, and until now, do I regularly drive barefoot, and walk barefoot even outside the home.