Foot fetishists banned from Facebook group promoting barefoot living

A Facebook group in the UK dedicated to “living barefoot” has been forced to impose strict rules to prevent the site being used by foot fetishists.

The special group was set up for those who decided to give up wearing shoes, ranging from people visiting supermarkets or cycling barefoot to outdoor walks.

Its aim is to offer support, guidance and share stories, as well as discuss potential health benefits such as connecting with nature.

However, new rules have now been put in place to ensure that people with foot sexual fetishes do not infiltrate the group.

The Facebook page’s description now reads: “No photos of just feet, unless there is a logical reason to do so; clean, dirty, fancy or otherwise. If you have a good reason to post a close-up photo of your feet, please post them as a comment on your post.”

“Full length, location shots are allowed. Also, no foot pictures are required unless absolutely necessary. We all know what feet look like!

Sian Davis, the group’s director, added: “Some people can be very uncomfortable with feet and as a group we need to be here to support those people and help them become more comfortable with bare feet. Having images of feet in their news feed can be off-putting.”

Barefoot running has grown in popularity in recent years, with some fans even completing entire marathons without shoes.

Many of those who decided to live their lives barefoot claimed that it improved their mental health and posture, helping them reconnect with nature and the outside world.

It can also strengthen the ligaments and tendons in the feet as muscles and joints begin to adapt to different ground pressure.

However, going barefoot has its drawbacks; These include the risk of injury to the feet when stepping on something sharp such as glass.

It’s also possible to get blisters, cuts, infections, and stress fractures from running around without the proper support that shoes provide.