How to get over shyness about going barefoot

So the technique was, I’d put my shoes and socks on, and then propose that I take a walk, and if my parents approve of it, I will go outside, take them off, and have a nice time being barefoot in the grass and other surfaces, and here’s something fun: A week later I learned this technique, I tried using it myself and it didn’t work because when my parents were going over the rules, my dad pretty much guessed that I was gonna go barefoot outside (which is also called “grounding” if you didn’t know.) He was like “IF YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT GROUNDING, DON’T DO IT!” I’d clearly been trying to go all weekend since that Friday night, there were such big puddles that might have fun to have been grounding in. I was trying to go, but my parents were desperate to watch a Christmas movie that night. So then I tried to go that Sunday, but after my dad said that quote, I decided it wasn’t worth it anymore. Now, when I think about it, it was probably because it was too cold at the time. Now, since spring is coming soon, I can start to look forward to a lot more grounding adventures than ever before with this technique, and like I said, I hope to be doing it every day in the spring now that I have learned this technique and that if I come with my mom on dog walks around the neighborhood, I could ask her if I could take an “extra few laps” and if she approves of it, I will wait until they go in the house, then bare my feet and have a great time!!

 

And how did your dad guess since you were wearing shoes when he could see you?

 

I decided not to take a walk at all- it was a school night and not worth it. And btw, my dad now “knows in a way” that I love to go barefoot especially outside.

 

Summer's about to start in a couple of months. Maybe make a grand entrance then? "Come out of the closet", so to speak, and get it over with once and for all. But don't make a big scene, simply go about it nonchalantly. See where things go.

Doing that solo stuff privately to get comfortable with barefooting was a good strategy, and one that I would always recommend to new barefooter hopefuls as a game opener. Definitely keep it going.

 

I sometimes regret not being born a girl. As a guy I really can't pull this look off.

 

I like being a dude but I would like to wear some toe rings and I could but don't cause too shy about it breaking some social norm thats just in my head really.

Obviously overcame the foot shy and go barefoot regularly outside "socially acceptable" places. Seemed like a big deal at first now its what ever. Not even a though,

Win some loose some I guess.

 

Sterling Silver Men's Toe Rings

I should just do what I want quit being foot shy !

And missing out

 

Go for it!

I had that exact footprint ring for a long time. It's nice and soft and you'll forget you have it on. Unfortunatly I lost and replaced it several times while hiking but at $10 a pop, I decided to try less expensive ones.

I experimented with multiples and settled on one on each foot, second toe. Plus anklet on each ankle. No one will think you are "accidentally" barefoot!

 

I am in beach town too. Quit with the foot shy over some toe rings !

Remember when I very first got the idea see if I can make feet tougher from clicking on article barefoot running I was not running but walked a few blocks from home and felt awkward like I am 'too far away' to be barefoot. Ridiculous.

 

Hi all can anyone help me please

so basically probably for the last 20 pulse years I’ve have been very nervous to go barefoot in front of people not sure why I don’t like people seeing my feet. I would like to over come this as iam going to Florida, next April for the first time ( Iam from the uk). I also think feet look weird. Can anyone help me please

 

Sad to say there's no magic bullet to rid yourself of your insecurity. However that fact that you are shy about showing your feet is quite common. There will be a lot of exposed feet in Florida no matter what time of year. If you happen to be barefoot in public my guess you won't attract too much attention. Try going barefoot at a beach, that's the best place to start. You will be in excellent company.

 

Thanks so what sort of shoes could I wear that don’t need socks

 

flip flops.

 

Thanks I might have to try them. If I could work out how to upload pictures i would upload a picture of feet to see if they look okay

 

Jamesdaking I’m sure your bare feet are nice . Just start out slow walking around your neighborhood barefoot and just act normal and have fun walking around barefoot also drive around barefoot.

 

There are good "barefoot shoes" that are just that. I do not use the insole and have great ground feel. Whittin makes mine. Tie them very loose for slip on. They also breath well when loose. When shoes are required...

 

Well there's your problem. 1st of them at least. You are always the first person who must get used to the sight of your own bare feet. You could start by pulling your socks off right now in the privacy of your own home where nobody sees what you're doing, and just gradually getting yourself used to the idea of seeing your toes exposed day in and day out. If you can't get past this one mental barrier, I unfortunately don't see a very bright future for your endeavor in Florida. Consider, however, that nobody in Florida actually knows you personally. You could just feign confidence while casually barefooting there, and none would be the wiser about your personal hiccups regarding feet. It's certainly a start and things could very well pick up from there. The most important thing to remember is that you must somehow on your own figure out how to take the (literally barefoot) first step. Doing barefoot things that actually are fun and feel good for your feet would be a great start for that positive reinforcement.

I would choose leather sandals in the style of your choice.

 

So today when I got home I actually took my shoes and socks off in my own room. Not to bad actually. Now just got to do in front of people.

 

For many people being barefoot in certain situations is completely normal for them. Have you ever had these so called sticky unexpected situations where someone removed your shoes and socks or you had to get barefoot in front of someone else. Were you ever teased about being foot shy or made comments?

 

No I’ve never had that happen to me.