My Barefoot Code of Conduct
I choose to live my life as Barefoot as possible, but understand there are limitations that recognize to support the cause and keep the peace around me. My choice to live minimalist is my choice and should not be regulated or governed by the opinions of those around me.
This list orginated from the efforts of Barefoot Michael. His efforts has brought a healthy light to the joys of living barefoot.
The Barefoot Code of Conduct: Michael Edition
I Will:
- Go barefoot on my own property whenever practical and generally safe.
- Go barefoot to public places whenever comfortable, practical and generally safe
and not prohibited by posted policy or signage. - Wear minimalist footwear whenever possible when going barefoot is impractical, including to my place of employment.
Wear minimalist footwear, whenever practical, to places where bare feet are prohibited by policy or signage.- Carry on my person or in the immediate vicinity a copy of a letter/email from the local health department stating that going barefoot is not prohibited by law or code and present said letter whenever necessary to dispel applicable myths.
- Carry on my person or in the immediate vicinity a doctor’s note from my chiropractor stating that I should be allowed to go barefoot.
- Walk barefoot on grass or other natural ground coverings whenever possible.
- Drive barefoot whenever practical and convenient.
Keep “backup” footwear in my vehicle or closer when visiting public places barefoot.Keep “backup” footwear in the immediate area whenever I drive barefoot.- Keep baby wipes accessible in case they are needed to clean my feet of significant dirt.
- Wipe my feet of minor particles on grass, pavement or ground mat prior to entering a home or business.
- Clean (using baby wipes) my feet of significant dirt before entering a home or business.
- Kindly and courteously discuss the benefits and dispel the myths of going barefoot if challenged or questioned by other persons.
- Encourage others to explore the benefits of barefooting.
I Will NOT:
- Go barefoot into someone’s home if they request that I wear footwear.
Go barefoot into a public place if posted policy or signage prohibits bare feet or requests footwear.- Go barefoot if doing so would put my feet at high risk of injury.
- Walk shod on grass or ground coverings if other paved or stone walkways are reasonably available to get to my destination.
- Continue to go barefoot in a public place if law enforcement or other authority demands I put on footwear.
- Argue the benefits of barefooting to the point of disturbing the public peace or putting myself, family or friends around me at risk of being expelled from a public place or arrested by law enforcement.
- Go to bed at night prior to wiping or cleaning my feet of minor or significant particles or dirt.
Please note that “public places” refers to any outdoor or indoor area where the general public is invited or accepted to gather and/or do business. This policy is subject to future change as necessary and I welcome your feedback in the comments section below.
Signed- Brandon Mulnix
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3 comments
Doug Donner
October 21, 2011 at 21:57 (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I’ve heard about running barefoot, but do the rocks hurt trail running? Thanks,
Doug
Brandon
October 23, 2011 at 16:17 (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Rocks can hurt your feet. Usually you do your best to watch out for rouge stones on the road, and when you run on trails you softly land your feet. I have gotten used to them.
John A. Terpack II
May 20, 2012 at 09:11 (UTC -4) Link to this comment
You should move “continue to go barefoot in a public place” if a cop tells you to put on shoes listed under “will not”. But this is actually one of the easiest things to do. A law officer can only enforce the law, they cannot tell you what to do otherwise. So when a cop tells you to put on shoes all you have to do is ask him to cite which code requires you to wear shoes. True, most cops don’t like being challenged. But they are limited in what they can do. If you are not breaking a law they cannot arrest or ticket you. If they try to do so they open themselves up to serious trouble with lawsuits and disciplinary action. I have never had any trouble being barefoot around police. Even in courthouses and office buildings.