Years ago when the legal minimum age to get a driver's license in Louisiana was 15, things were much different. Get our free mobile appWhile many laws from those days are still around today, including those regarding drinking and driving, many new laws have been added to the books including those regarding texting and driving. Some took a long time to respond, but eventually, all confirmed that barefoot driving is indeed legal. So, while it might be the safer option to have on shoes while driving in Louisiana, it just isn't one of the requirements of the Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles. Even though it's perfectly legal, I still can't imagine climbing behind the wheel without shoes.