WHO WE ARE
- We come from across the globe and from all walks of life with one thing in common: our love of going barefoot — not just at home or the beach, but in a wide variety of places and situations.
- We prefer going barefoot because of its health and comfort benefits, while delighting in the textures the world has to offer.
- We support the personal freedom to go barefoot, and seek to correct myths and misconceptions about going barefoot.
- MAIL LIST: We exist primarily as a private email group (hosted on Groups.io). Members share experiences, information and support related to living a barefoot lifestyle.
- WEBSITE: We also maintain this website to educate the public, promote barefoot acceptance and invite others to join us.
OUR MISSION
- EDUCATE the public about the benefits of going barefoot.
- PROMOTE barefoot acceptance worldwide.
- SUPPORT those who seek the joy, freedom and health benefits of going barefoot.
- SHARE experiences, thoughts, feelings and tips on going barefoot through a friendly forum.
OUR VISION
To promote a world that provides the freedom to go barefoot for all who wish to do so.
WHAT WE ARE NOT
The SBL and its email list focus on barefoot living as a lifestyle choice.
- We do not discuss sexual or fetish matters.
- We do not offer a dating service.
- While people embrace barefoot living for many valid reasons, we avoid promoting scientifically unsupported theories such as ‘Earthing’ or ‘Grounding’ (reasons outlined here, and here, and also here. In addition, this site reviews the flaws in “The Earthing Movie”).
See Posting and Moderation Guidelines for full details.
HOW THE SBL OPERATES
The SBL (this website and related email group) operates as a purely volunteer organization and does not solicit donations, dues, or other fees of any sort from members or non-members.
WANT TO JOIN US?
Click here for information and application form