Going barefoot is the practice of not wearing shoes, socks, or other foot covering. The practice of going barefoot is more common in developing countries, but less common in industrialized countries due to greater availability of footwear and societal taboos against going barefoot.

A barefooter is someone who self-identifies with the preference, and/or practice of being barefoot. Barefooters are commonly from industrialized nations where folkways prefer shod citizens, hence the need to self-identify. Reasons to choose to self-identify include: sensation of their feet in direct contact with the ground, and/or perceived spiritual or health benefits.

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