Would you say hi to a fellow barefooter you saw on the street?

Would you..

  • Say hi if I was also barefoot..

    Votes: 2 7.7%
  • Say hi regardless of by footed-ness..

    Votes: 20 76.9%
  • Smile and continue on my way..

    Votes: 1 3.8%
  • Depends on my mood..

    Votes: 3 11.5%

  • Total voters
    26

bare_ftazn

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Stopped by Starbucks this morning after the gym. Barefooted, I was leaving with coffee in my hands and I saw a guy walk by Starbucks in casual business attire, barefooted with sandals in his hands, probably headed to work. I was tempted to say "hi! barefoot guy!" But then thought it would be a bit obnoxious. Anyway, I was going to go in the other direction so I let it go. Did I miss out on a potential running or walking buddy?? Hah!
 
DEFINITELY! I would feel an instant kinship with the person. :barefoot:
 
I always say "bonjour" to anybody I meet during my runs regardless of what they (or myself for that matter) have or have not on their feet. But then, I live in rural France and it's just the polite thing to do. :)


I usually say good morning to passersby during my morning walks home from the gym too, regardless of foot status. But part of me wanted to catch the barefoot guy. Seeing him dressed for work stuck out. Perhaps it was an indication of my own biases and curiosity. Though meeting a fellow barefoot runner would have been cool too.
 
If it isn't already, it should be a 'law' that any barefoot runner that meets another barefoot runner must say Hi, Hello, Snap, Nice feet, whatever and start a conversation if possible.

(This should only apply to runners, walkers and hikers etc. though. It could be thought a bit weird if perchance you came across another barefooter in a restaurant and tried to start a conversation just on the pretext that you both dislike shoes :/)
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Like Hobbit - I say hello to everyone I meet on my runs. Definitely would not say something like "nice feet" - to a guy it would be weird and to a lady afraid it might be taken the wrong way.....maybe I'm more conservative than I thought!

I definitely would try to engage in conversation - see if he/she is interested in discussing the subject - how did you get into BF running etc.
 
Definitely would not say something like "nice feet"

Odd isn't it? I don't imagine crossfit-ers have any qualms about saying "Nice abs!" :)
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Commenting on anyone's body seems a bit forward. (I might get back a smile or a thank you or a slug.) Though a cross-fitter or bare foot runner/jogger/walker showing their abs, feet, arms or legs are probably, and rightfully, declaring something about themselves. There are those who should show less and those that should show more. But it is the self expression and pride in ourselves that is key. We each only have one body (by nature) and it's our responsibility to take care of it and make the best of it that we can. It is nice to see that others share share in our interests and support/reinforce us purposefully, or matter of factly. While I might not comment on someone's abs or their feet (to their face- hah) - to each their own. Seize the day as long as it does no harm. Cheers and Happy Sunday.
 
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Last week I saw a guy walking his dog and he was barefoot. I was tempted to say "hi" but he was talking to someone else and I was in the middle of my morning run. Oh well. Lost opportunities.

Two weeks ago, I ran by a young woman walking her dog while she was barefoot. I did say "good morning" and she acknowledged me.
 
A barefoot runner was coming towards me on the SW side of Lake Merritt yesterday morning (Thursday). How cool! He was about 15 feet ahead of me by the time things registered in my head. But I was running towards him and wasn't prepared to stop or have a good greeting. What to do??? How about two thumbs up! He was only about 4-5 feet away when brain and hands were in agreement and I managed to throw in a grunt and a smile. Luckily, I think he saw the thumbs up and gave a slight nod in acknowledgement. This was my first barefoot runner encounter outside of the monthly MEETME group!

I also saw a VFF runner afterwards. We exchanged nods to minimalist running.
 
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While not a daily occurrence, it's not uncommon to come across other barefoot runners, walkers (even shoppers) where I live. We have a great system of paths and trails which are littered with water fountains. One hot day I stopped to get a drink, and there was another barefoot runner waiting to get a drink. I said "nice shoes". She rolled her eyes at first as though she'd heard that one way too many times. When she saw that I was barefoot too, she lightened up. She said she had recently shed the shoes and was encouraged to see other barefooters.
 
The only time I've ever seen another person walk barefoot with any frequency... was in the cafeteria of my college. Never started up a conversation. Neither did he. So all the data (though certainly not an acceptable sample size) points to me not being particularly interested or brave enough to strike up conversation with another barefooted person.
 
Always say hello and talk to a barefoot runner.
But it only happened once,
We talked about BRS, friendly road, ext. ...


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Ahhhhh, BRS is always a good conversation starter. :barefoot:
 
Went for a barefoot run this morning and on the way back I saw a young woman also running barefoot towards me but on a separate path near me. As she was about to pass me, I shouted "barefooter!" at her. She seemed a little taken aback at first and then must have noticed that I was also barefoot so she replied with a "hey" and a little wave. I hope I see her again.
 
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