This article is from the Living Barefoot FAQ, by Paul J. Lucas with numerous contributions by others.
The simplest of answers: Because it _feels good_!
Having your feet free of confining, hot, sweaty shoes, open to the air
and sunshine, able to wiggle your toes, able to _feel_ the various
textures and temperatures of surfaces as you walk, is _wonderful_! It
is one life's most simple pleasures and is part of what it means to be
human.
It's completely natural to walk barefoot. In fact, it is quite healthy
and good for your feet to do so. (See Q7.)
Additionally, there's something to be said for the "barefoot
aesthetic." Bare feet on a person just plain look attractive!
 
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