Going barefoot

[Aquaplant]

Originally Posted by Rabbit

Why don't you just start with walking around with no shoes on the carpet?? then as you get used to it move to grass then wooden surfaces then concrete then gravel, by that time you should be able to walk everywhere with no shoes on

When I was young I used to go barefoot during summer, and I always remeber that eventually my feet would get tougher. The problem was always that once I'd get a cut or some other wound, it would never heal because of the constant scraping due to walking barefoot. After that it was so painful to walk, that ever since I've used shoes where ever I go.

Besides it's so cold most of the time, that it's not possible to go barefoot anyways, because I'm extremely sensitive to cold. Not to mention the hazards of urban environment such as broken glass bottles on the pavement and other nasty things.

[Human No More]

Originally Posted by Rabbit

I found I sorta spring myself off the front of my feet more than if im wearing shoes, I can run faster and am more agile without shoes, it has also improved my balance considerably, have you noticed your feet hardening up yet? I can run on sharp gravel now with no discomfort

I haven't had a chance to for a couple of days at the moment, but I know they are already a better than when I started. When I was young and I used to be barefoot quite a lot on the beach etc (used to live right near a really stony beach) I could run barefoot over the beach or pavement without any problems. Last time I went out barefoot a few days ago, I did notice my feet were tougher, but they're certainly not good yet.

[Light Kirin]

When I was a kid, I would run around barefoot outside. But I quit doing that after I stepped on a bee and got stung. I still walk around barefoot in my house, but not outside because I'm afraid I'll step on something that will hurt my feet.

[Grif]

The more you do it, the easier it gets. Both physically and mentally.

Or you can wear Five Finger shoes when you can't go barefoot but want to.

[Txantsulsam Fyawintxu]

Originally Posted by Grif

The more you do it, the easier it gets. Both physically and mentally.

Or you can wear Five Finger shoes when you can't go barefoot but want to.

^ This. *high fives*

[Txantsulsam Fyawintxu]

Originally Posted by Rabbit

I would agree with that, adn in a thread i read a while ago i think it was called "get naked its good for your brain" it says that not wearing shoes helps to give you better balance and strengthens the neurons in your brain, it makes you smarter lol, so now i dont wear shoes to uni and the callouses on my feet have become incredibly thick

Now that's interesting!

Do you have the thread or the article with you? I'd love to read it!

[Fosus]

Oh, I was off the weekend and missed all this !

But yes, I do this quite often too, and love it!

[Aquaplant]

I've been trying this out now that the weather has been pleasantly warm, and I must say it's quite odd to say the least. I get this feeling that I should be walking without my heels touching the ground for some reason.

[EywaBlessMe]

This is my first post
Hello

I almost never go barefoot. I'm afraid of stepping on something, I guess.
If you want to call me a tenderfoot, so be it.

Shoes and socks.

Besides, if you only go barefoot, you wouldn't be wearing heels, and I enjoy it when women wear heels. Especially boots.....

[Rabbit]

Originally Posted by Txantsulsam Fyawintxu

Now that's interesting!

Do you have the thread or the article with you? I'd love to read it!

Here you go my friend

http://http://www.tree-of-souls.com/...our_brain.html

[Wanderling]

Originally Posted by Grif

Or you can wear Five Finger shoes when you can't go barefoot but want to.

I just got a pair of the Five Fingers for a present...they are *awesome*! I'm barefoot as much as possible anyway, but now...I may never wear normal shoes again!

[Light Kirin]

I googled those Five Finger shoes. They look like they would be very comfortable. But unfortunately, I can't afford them.

[Human No More]

Same here

Maybe one day I'll get some.

[auroraglacialis]

I went barefoot two weeks ago on that weekend where some wilderness schools presented themselves. Some of the people from the schools did so, so I said to myself why not. It was a bit cold at first (we're still way below 20°C here) but I got used to it and it was fun. Last weekend on my medieval camping trip however I could not - it was something like 10° and wet and I was already freezing... Sadly I can't do anything but solid shoes at work for safety though. One of the greatest feelings btw is to put bare feet on moss in the forest. It is soft and a little rough and spongy and even if it is wet it still feels warm...

[Txantsulsam Fyawintxu]

Originally Posted by Rabbit

Here you go my friend

http://http://www.tree-of-souls.com/...our_brain.html

It doesn't work Was it deleted? Lol