Garage Article About BIL
Apple Paltrow-Martin, Kacey Musgraves and the members of the ‘Barefoot is Legal’ organization say yes.
On a sunny spring morning a week or so ago, I was waiting for the B69 bus in Prospect Heights—a neighborhood where… […]
Michigan 25 News Article About BIL
Trooper Alyson Burch with the Michigan State Police, Iron Mountain Post says that it’s completely legal!
Trooper Burch says that there is nothing in the Michigan Vehicle Code that requires shoes. […]
Mel Magazine Article about BIL
The Facebook group that’s dedicated to spreading the gospel that no shoes is no crime
In 1992, Dave Kelman was 20 years old and working a food service job at a hotel in Las Vegas. He wore Doc Martens boots, then a slip-resistant staple among people working in kitchens. Wrapping up a shift one day, he spilled boiling water on his feet, and the scalding liquid got trapped in his shoes. The burns were bad enough to hospitalize him for 13 days. […]
Philly Voice Article on BIL
The non-profit group Barefoot Is Legal is encouraging Americans to go out in public barefoot this weekend and take a photo for its ‘I Did It Barefoot’ challenge.
It all comes down to standing up for their freedom.
The protagonists in this tale are tens of thousands of people who’d like to go anywhere […]
BuzzFeed Article About BIL
A Growing Facebook Group Advocates For People Being Barefoot In Public. Here’s All You Need To Know About Them. “Barefoot Is Legal” is a growing community on social media hoping to destigmatize being barefoot everywhere. Its members have their facts and memes. And they’re ready to recruit. […]
2019 #I DID IT BAREFOOT CHALLENGE Press Release
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE February 23, 2019 Las Vegas, NV – Barefoot Is Legal has announced the 3rd Annual #IDidItBarefootChallenge. This challenge takes place Friday, March 22th though Sunday March 24th. The #IDidItBarefootChallenge empowers everyone to spend the day running errands barefoot during the weekend. This is completed by sharing this on a selfie or a video. […]
This Video on Barefoot Grounding will make a permanent believer out of you!
Found on the Internet: The Science of Grounding […]
Barefoot Autism Challenge, Feb. 20, 2019
More details available at the Barefoot Autism Challenge Facebook Group Join me at the Iowa State Capital in Des Moines Iowa where I’ll be talking about the Barefoot Autism Challenge at the Autism Advocacy Day on the Hill. Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 8 AM – 12 PM CST 1007 E Grand Ave, Des […]
Job Posting: Instagram Manager
Job Posting – 11/06/2018 Instagram Manager Requirements: Have an excellent understanding of how Instagram works, and how to make it work for our organization. Able to commit to regular posts on Instagram to help us grow. Trustworthy with data & personal information. Have regular access to a cell phone or something that is Instagram compliant […]
Cool Video: “10 Surprising Health Benefits of Walking Barefoot”
Found this in my YouTube surfing, and knew I had to share it :-) […]
2018 #barefootgainstbullying Challenge
April 2, 2018 OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE LAS VEGAS,NV – Barefoot Is Legal (barefootislegal.org) founder Dave Kelman has announced the #BarefootAgainstBullying Challenge May 4-6 2018. This Challenge will have participants spend 24 hours barefoot. This will open participants into knowing and understanding the feeling of people judging others based on looks. Participants are invited to […]
A Barefoot Friendly Business in Galveston, TX – Hendley Market
Many thanks to the friend in our Barefoot Is Legal Facebook group who shared with us a barefoot-very-friendly business she found in Galveston, TX, so we are sharing them here, as well! :-) Check them out! […]
No Shoe More Service
Article submitted by Nexia Monae. “Put your shoes on before you go outside.” “Where are your shoes?” “Going outside without shoes is disgusting!” These phrases are just the base of commentary I’ve heard since I was just a child. You can use your imagination on the things I hear now [insert awkward wink]. So why don’t […]
Online health guru Dr. Axe gives more good advice on Plantar Fasciitis
Re: 5 Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies + 5 Key Stretches “Roughly 10 percent of the adult population suffers from the type of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis. (1) Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the thick fascia tissues of the heels. It’s a common running injury and usually triggered due to overuse of […]
Treating Plantar Fasciitis With Essential Oils
Plantar Fasciitis is a serious foot pain condition that afflicts some people, barefoot or not. We’ve found some good advice: Re: Treating Plantar Fasciitis With Essential Oils “Dealing with chronic heel pain from Plantar Fasciitis isn’t easy. And some of the treatments Google may have offered you don’t look like a walk in the park […]
Is it Legal to Drive Barefoot in France? Oui, Oui, Oui!
The question recently came up, “Is it legal to drive barefoot in France?”, and with many thanks and a hat-tip to our like-minded friends across the pond at Barefooting.eu, (French Law), (English Translation), we find the answer is Oui, Oui, Oui! [slideshow_deploy id=’848′] […]
This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House
I always wondered why so many cultures around the world (except for America) left shoes off at or outside the door. Now I know why! You shouldn’t wear shoes in your home for several reasons. Source: This Is Why You Absolutely Need To Stop Wearing Shoes In Your House Now this is interesting!! […]
I Did it Barefoot Challenge
February 4, 2017 Las Vegas, NV – Barefoot Is Legal has announced the #IDidItBarefootChallenge. This challenge takes place Friday, March 24th though Sunday March 26th. The #IDidItBarefootChallenge empowers everyone to go into at least one business barefoot during this 3 day weekend. Give yourself bonus points for sharing this on a “selfie” or a video. […]
Tips for Effective Social Media Marketing
While spending time online, I see many glaring mistakes many people make when trying to peddle their products over the Internet. Most people are untested in the sales field, and have not learned the fine art of making a sale. In turn, their potential customer base will unsubscribe and unfriend over improperly trying to “make […]
Barefoot Wedding Etiquette
Wediquette Wednesday: Is it acceptable for a bride to go barefoot at her wedding? While this etiquette Q&A article makes an issue out of the appropriateness of a bride going barefoot to her own wedding, it is never suggested the son should go barefoot, too. :-( The intended mother-in-law is quite hostile about it, since […]
Man Walking Barefoot across America for a Cause
This Guy Is Walking Across America Barefoot to Protest Climate Change Mark Baumer has decided to do something about his most worrisome political cause, Climate Change, by walking barefoot across America to raise money for an environmental group he believes in. He’s been walking for over two months along roadsides and interstatesnote, and as seen […]
NZ Boy, 10, disqualified from race for running barefoot
Boy, 10, disqualified from race for running barefoot After winning his opening heat in a track meet that included other barefoot sports, a 10 year old boy was retroactively disqualified from running the race final, because he had run his heat barefoot. The reason given was a rule not normally enforced, but which was being […]
Two Barefoot Runners Compete in Philippine National Championships
Barefoot runner hopes to make it big in Batang Pinoy A 13-year-old student-athlete opts to run barefoot at the 2016 Batang Pinoy National Championships because she feels comfortable without her shoes Barefoot runner steals show in Batang Pinoy tiff […]
2017 BIL Goals
For this coming year, Barefoot is Legal has the following goals. We would love to have you come aboard and make them happen. 25,000 members on Facebook by Dec 31 2017 500 people donating in the year to causes At least 10 Outings where members do outreach (flea markets, farmers markets, festivals, etc) 500 active […]
Driving Cars Barefoot is Legal in all U.S. States and Canadian Provinces
This article has some good references to FindLaw & AAA. But some states do require shoes for driving motorcycles, just as some states require drivers/riders of motorcycles wear helmets. Protecting the drivers/riders from road hazards comes to mind, rather than ease of control of the vehicle. […]
Driving Barefoot is Legal Everywhere in Canada
Oddly, the above article, portending to cover obsolete driving laws in Canada, is more surprised by the lack of a law, than any of the obsolete laws it is covering. So much so that it mentions it twice. First at the top of the article: Nope, it isn’t illegal to drive barefoot anywhere in Canada. […]
Braving It Barefoot
I was introduced to the “Barefoot is Legal” world accidentally. I just so happened to be working on another project at the time; a kratom awareness project. I ended up calling in to Proof Negative on Freedomizer Radio. After getting to know the host of the show, he invited me to take a look […]
How to Live with Silly Shoe Dress Codes
How to Live with Silly Shoe Dress Codes […]
Work Dress Codes: What We Want as Adults
Work Dress Codes: What We Want as Adults […]
‘It is what makes me happy’: Lethbridge pair lives the barefoot life
‘It is what makes me happy’: Lethbridge pair lives the barefoot life […]
The CEO of a $1 billion company explains why he makes everyone who walks into the office take their shoes off
If you land a job at Gusto, a $1 billion company that provides payroll, benefits, and workers’ comp insurance to small businesses in the US, you may want to get a pedicure before your first day — or at least invest in a few new pairs of nice socks. Joshua Reeves, the cofounder and CEO of Gusto, recently told […]
Yorkshire’s first barefoot walking club aimed at curing stresses of Leeds city life
Getting closer to nature is said to be a cure to the stresses and strains of modern life. Hayley Gillard, an ecotherapist who runs the Wild Goose social enterprise, is quite literally stepping up her bid to help crammed city dwellers destress through the first barefoot walking club to be founded in Leeds and possibly […]
Why You Should let your Kids go Barefoot Outside
There’s a kid running around the playground, laughing like the other kids, but the only difference is that he’s barefoot. Are you this child’s parent, beaming at him as he enjoys his day, or are you the parent of another child, with shoes securely tied? Regardless of where you stand, there are a great number […]
Cold Footing
Winter is not a great time for going barefoot. Cold temps make going outside unpleasant and without footwear could even be dangerous. However, it doesn’t mean we have to go completely shod until warmer days return. During the colder months, we use tools to keep warm when outside. Coats, hats, gloves and more are common […]
Goals of Barefoot is Legal
Our 2016 Mission should first and foremost be about awareness. Most people have no clue there are ZERO laws about our lifestyle choice. Plus, it is very healthy to be barefoot in most common settings. With that said, our goals here should be as follows: 2500 members by end of 2016 Having at LEAST 500 […]