I have been barefoot around the house for years but since I retired 6 months ago at 60 I have not worn shoes( except in stores). I started to walk nature trails barefoot about a month ago and it's the best feeling in the world. I had to visit my chiropractor every 2 weeks for back pain but I have not seen him since. I truly feel that barefooting has immensely improved my health and spirit
That’s great to hear! It has helped immensely to improve your health and spirit. Happy to hear that you don’t feel back pain, that is something that is really annoying to deal with.
I completely agree, I think everyone should try it at least once. Maybe they won’t be barefoot 24/7 but at least get an appreciation for the lifestyle. I know I’m definitely going to be barefoot way more now!
Up until I was a junior in high school, I spent about six months out of every year barefoot. I always got a good tough callus layer on the soles of my feet and could walk on the sharpest gravel with no problem. I never wondered “how to walk,“ or “how to run.“ I just did it. Autumn was always torturous because I had to cram my feet back into shoes. In my junior year, I went to Greece for a summer, and I could not go barefoot there. Not only was there a status/social stigma against it (“Gypsies do that!”), There is just so much on the ground it will puncture or otherwise injure your feet. I went and stayed a year after high school, so that was more or less the end of being barefoot. I am always barefoot in the house and in the garden, but not beyond the bounds of my yard. The funny thing is, I never questioned it. A few months ago I got a pair of “barefoot shoes.“ I was amazed at how fast I got used to them; I had a little bit of pain in my thighs the first day and then no more. (Today I had to wear some regular hiking shoes and was shocked at how uncomfortable they were at the end of the day.) I’m learning to run in them as well but I would really like to relearn it barefoot; it’s winter now and though barefoot shoes are definitely a step in the right direction, they are not the same as being barefoot. I’ve made up my mind that I will do it this summer, and not worry about the looks. I especially look forward to going barefoot in parks. I will get a pair of minimalist sandals so that I have something to put on if I need to.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 I got Xero Prio All Days. I tried the regular Prios out at a local store before ordering (they didn’t have the ones I wanted) and liked them right off.
i love dead malls. last summer i got the brilliant idea to walk barefoot in a dead mall. (two different malls in my state) i walked with out shoes. took a deep breath and walked on that pavement. (my feet didnt burn) i opened the door to the mall and walked right in. (it just felt natural to me) the mall was basically dead. not a soul in the mall except for bed bath and beyond and T mobile store. (nvr went into stores) took two laps around and left. On sept 18, 2021 would be the last time (for the year ) to be free of shoes there. I noticed a little more foot traffic there. so i avoided ppl. at the same time i had to use the bathroom. (felt a little awkward in there. knowing the floor have germs and urine around the stall) used the stall, washed my hands and left. (after walking barefoot in the mall. i have sanitized wipes in my car. cleaned my feet that way) just as i was turning around the corner. the security of the mall was walking into the bathroom. it makes me wonder to this day. if the security guard on duty. had he seen me barefoot. would i be escorted out of the mall. (in reality what rules am i breaking) they’re just feet nothing more. if i see something hazardous on the floor. walk around it! 🙄😑 When i was at the mall in Jan or Feb of this year i noticed a list of rules. they said shoes are required in the mall. curious can i be escorted out of the mall for not wearing shoes bc the mall requires me to? (this summer i hope to bring a friend with me. walk barefoot (in a mall) and see his reaction/get a feel from him)
Interesting story for sure! I have never tried doing this inside or in large public areas. It has been mostly outside in nature. But there definitely is one other way to make you step outside your comfort zone. I would be interested to see how your little experiment turns out.
Especially that feeling that you are experiencing something that everyone else is missing out and you wish that they could discover what you have. Cool for sure!
i like the way he breaks down his experience. and how he says “barefeet” in place of barefoot. He’s got very nice looking feet which I wouldn’t expect from a barefooter. Inspiring. More men should bare their feet like this.
I totally agree with you when you say more men should go barefoot. And yes, he has beautiful feet. It's so kind of him to make this video so we can enjoy seeing them.
@@nativetexanful important for men to be barefoot in public as much as possible. And men removing shoes indoors when at home is good for the feet as well. Let the toes splay naturally.
I just love being barefoot and all over and the whole time it makes me feel so good and is healthy also i like it as a humble thing as I'm a born again Christian also i like it as a humor thing it just makes me so happy to me that's the way
In bare feet life is better (healthier, happier and more comfortable) than in shoes. Bare feet are happy feet ! In fact, "Going barefoot is the gentlest way of walking and can symbolise a way of living - being authentic, vulnerable, sensitive to our surroundings. It’s the feeling of enjoying warm sand beneath our toes, or carefully making our way over sharp rocks in the darkness. It’s a way of living that has the lightest impact, removing the barrier between us and nature". - Adele Coombs, “Barefoot Dreaming” I'm a barefoot hiker, since at 3 years old (in 1962). Sincerely, Dinu 👣, from Romania.
With my barefoot pleasure, dear @@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371. And another 2 quotes about the bare feet: ~ "The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art".- Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519) ~ "What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful than the garment with which it is clothed ?" - Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564)
When I was a teenager I was always barefoot all summer. I miss that, it was counter culture then, most young people went barefoot. Now I go walking barefoot as much as possible. But, today's social culture barefoot has rules on where and when. And their are different barefoot rules for men and women.
That is true. There is definitely a different expectation and reaction to who is doing it. It is so odd how there are so many expectations to be proper and civilized even if the thing that we’re doing is actually better for you.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 yes, I've even been challenged by a cop for being barefoot outdoors, it made me look suspicious He said. But a young woman barefoot???? I encourage all people too loose the shoes, people got not yo be so up tight.
It's over three years I've worn socks and go barefoot as much as possible. I only wear barefoot shoes and sandals. Not having to mess with socks in my life is such a freedom. 👣 🙄
That is great to hear! It is definitely much more liberating than I thought it would be. Glad to give it a shot and I really like your profile picture made me laugh.
I practice climbing on trees only because it's all I have access to and I'll say it is so much easier barefoot albeit a little uncomfortable but makes it so much easier for me to trust my feet because I can usually feel a slip before it happens
Yes, on steep slopes you plant your foot down and instantly know whether it's going to grip or slip. With shoes you slip, then realise it's slippery! And going uphill you can dig your toes into slippery mud like a climbing pickaxe.
Yes… Being barefoot is cool… Do it all the time…. being …”Barefeet” means you look like a pair of bare feet …not walking barefoot. It’s just a verbal observation , don’t anybody panic…
Je pratique la marche pied nu en randonnée j'ai commencé mi mai jusqu'a fin novembre j'en ai fait un peu plus de 30 c'est un pur bonheur c'est très benefice j'aime bien le contact avec le sol c'est une marche naturelle contrairement avec les chaussures qui sont des cercueils pour pied et j'ai hâte de le refaire
Pewf! I am a 24/7 Barefooter like you and I have been Barefeet for over 20 years since I was 17 years old. Once you develop enough ground in Black Dirt and Thick Callouses under your Barefeet, you can go everywhere Barefeet. I think it’s cool that I even go right to bed with my Feet Dirty from Walking Barefeet before I go to bed, and most of my friends do that as well.
I'll be honest, the foot for me is EXTREMELY erotic. Walking barefoot in public gives me a very strange feeling that combines arousal with vulnerability. People comment, and I can't really say that I like that part of an outing but overall it's quite a rush. I make a point to walk through any oilspots I see if i can.
its because people mostly cover their feet, hidden becomes desirable if we all walked barefoot it would be normal, or even gross, as the feet get dirty presumably if we were to walk around naked there wouldn't be as many rape cases
I think grounding is a con. They talk about 'free electrons' in the earth somehow being transferred to the barefoot person and this leading to stress release and better sleep and whatnot. Reality I feel is that barefooting improves your circulation (as the feet are now an active part of the body as opposed to being forgotten in shoes), makes the mind more active (seeing as your receiving sensations from the feet and actively looking out for hazards) and as such one might feel this 'euphoria' (at least initially) from being barefoot out and about. This buys into the 'grounding' effect and before you know it you've been suckered into buying a bed that plugs into the wall to 'discharge' you while asleep or flip flops with a special chip that will do the same whilst outside (which defeats the whole barefoot angle but there you go)... So the whole thing is a business model to capitalise on a knee-jerk reaction to natural stimulation... I mean you went and blindfolded yourself as per some YT suggestion. There's probably a racket in that - why get a blindfold when you can just close your eyes!? It's crazy!! TOMS One day without shoes is a similar reaction. While the idea might have noble intentions, its application hasn't been the best. For one it asks the habitually shod to go barefoot for one day. As such most have a knee-jerk reaction to the sensations, the over-stimulation, any antagonistic social interactions and any hazards. Thus they conclude the habitually barefoot must be really impoverished and worse off. And so TOMS gets its money and buys shoes for all, kids predominantly. But they typically don't buy local and so any shoe business there loses trade because they can't competes with thousands of free shoes. And the kids now start to develop weak feet which leads to all sorts of complications later in life. Of course everyone should have access to shoes, but feet can be pretty strong and resilient in of themselves but the knee-jerk shoe culture we live in can't see that and so must impose its standards of normality on the rest...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think grounding was the main thing that I did not feel. A lot of people have talked about it but I think it has more to do with the benefits of being outside and everything that you mentioned.
I'd be carful not to overthink the heel vs. toe strike thing too much. I actually injured and tendon running on the balls of my feet a while back, took a good two years for it to heal. I agree you shouldn't land totally midfoot, but don't go all in on the balls of the foot either, something in-between, more than anything else, just do what feels natural when you're barefoot.
Thank you for the feedback. It’s always nice to draw from other peoples experiences to better ourselves. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully the injury is recovered.
I think the object is to land on the balls of the feet but follow onto the flat foot as well; the “toe strike” is helping to soften the impact but not taking all of it. The first time I did it, I was heel striking and my heels were sore afterwards. The next time, I did too much bouncing on my toes, and my thighs burned. The knees are important too - from what I understand, many first time barefoot runners still keep their knees too straight. And it’s important to make that adjustment slowly. I’ve had “barefoot shoes“ for just a couple months; they felt great from day one but I have noticed that my walking has continued to adjust and change over time. It’s only in the last couple weeks that I’ve been able to relax into it and not have to think so much about it. And there’s more to do!
Dear @@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371, if I don't wear shoes (because I don't like), I am a hero ? Maybe in my country, being the only person "barefoot hiker" ... But no, I am my hero. A nelipot hero ! 😊
Ive been a barefooter from the age of 13. The toxins in your body sweat out under your soles. Feet have the most sweat glands of all of you body. sounds odd, but trust me. Im 48 and can run heel to to toe barefoot. When you get tired just silmpy sit. Be it in you car AC on or off. breaks are needed even for the most barefooter.
I only wear barefoot-shoes when I'm running on concrete, because otherwise I would tear up my toes. Did it a few times, but couldn't run for a couple of days afterwards. Being barefoot was definitely one of the most beautiful changes I did in my life.
Oh I know exactly what do you mean with that concrete! A couple of times when I was going back I would do a little run because I heard so much about barefoot running and with hot concrete, that definitely did not feel good! Especially with not having any calluses or experience. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 I made my transition to barefoot living via a barefoot shoe by VivoBarefoot. They have a wide toe box to allow the toes to spread out (as typical 'normal' shoes crush toes together) and very thin soles so you can feel more through them. But it wasn't the shoes that surprised me, more my legs. They got very sore and that was because shoes had caused them to atrophy. Now that I was walking more 'barefoot', these muscles were waking up... I tried to convert these shoes into soleless shoes, which were successful but I kept worrying about detection and public outage/shame. So now I wear VFFs should short-term footwear be needed...
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 Largely yes, I think I have. I see shoes as tools now, much like gloves and certain clothes. They enable me to do certain things but once I no longer need them, they come off. I think that's how it should be, regrettably it's a niche opinion. I remember seeing an old black & white film in which the father figure largely went barefoot but had some tall dress boots for when visiting town. At the end of the film they needed some money and so the father figure sold his boots. I think we'd be hard pressed to find anyone willing to part with their shoes these days, as you said it's all about fashion, preference but also very much image. We've gotten to the state that you can be legitimately podophobic now, such is the vilification of the humble bare foot...!
And yes, walking barefoot is a great pleasure.
I have been barefoot around the house for years but since I retired 6 months ago at 60 I have not worn shoes( except in stores). I started to walk nature trails barefoot about a month ago and it's the best feeling in the world. I had to visit my chiropractor every 2 weeks for back pain but I have not seen him since. I truly feel that barefooting has immensely improved my health and spirit
That’s great to hear! It has helped immensely to improve your health and spirit. Happy to hear that you don’t feel back pain, that is something that is really annoying to deal with.
I absolutely love being barefoot. I think everyone should give it a try. It really does connect you with nature.
I completely agree, I think everyone should try it at least once. Maybe they won’t be barefoot 24/7 but at least get an appreciation for the lifestyle. I know I’m definitely going to be barefoot way more now!
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 You have really nice feet. You should go barefoot more often so everyone can enjoy looking at them.
Up until I was a junior in high school, I spent about six months out of every year barefoot. I always got a good tough callus layer on the soles of my feet and could walk on the sharpest gravel with no problem. I never wondered “how to walk,“ or “how to run.“ I just did it. Autumn was always torturous because I had to cram my feet back into shoes. In my junior year, I went to Greece for a summer, and I could not go barefoot there. Not only was there a status/social stigma against it (“Gypsies do that!”), There is just so much on the ground it will puncture or otherwise injure your feet. I went and stayed a year after high school, so that was more or less the end of being barefoot. I am always barefoot in the house and in the garden, but not beyond the bounds of my yard. The funny thing is, I never questioned it.
A few months ago I got a pair of “barefoot shoes.“ I was amazed at how fast I got used to them; I had a little bit of pain in my thighs the first day and then no more. (Today I had to wear some regular hiking shoes and was shocked at how uncomfortable they were at the end of the day.)
I’m learning to run in them as well but I would really like to relearn it barefoot; it’s winter now and though barefoot shoes are definitely a step in the right direction, they are not the same as being barefoot. I’ve made up my mind that I will do it this summer, and not worry about the looks. I especially look forward to going barefoot in parks. I will get a pair of minimalist sandals so that I have something to put on if I need to.
Thank you very much for sharing! I was really interested in barefoot shoes. Now I need to try them out.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 I got Xero Prio All Days. I tried the regular Prios out at a local store before ordering (they didn’t have the ones I wanted) and liked them right off.
i love dead malls. last summer i got the brilliant idea to walk barefoot in a dead mall. (two different malls in my state) i walked with out shoes. took a deep breath and walked on that pavement. (my feet didnt burn) i opened the door to the mall and walked right in. (it just felt natural to me) the mall was basically dead. not a soul in the mall except for bed bath and beyond and T mobile store. (nvr went into stores) took two laps around and left. On sept 18, 2021 would be the last time (for the year ) to be free of shoes there. I noticed a little more foot traffic there. so i avoided ppl. at the same time i had to use the bathroom. (felt a little awkward in there. knowing the floor have germs and urine around the stall) used the stall, washed my hands and left. (after walking barefoot in the mall. i have sanitized wipes in my car. cleaned my feet that way) just as i was turning around the corner. the security of the mall was walking into the bathroom. it makes me wonder to this day. if the security guard on duty. had he seen me barefoot. would i be escorted out of the mall. (in reality what rules am i breaking) they’re just feet nothing more. if i see something hazardous on the floor. walk around it! 🙄😑 When i was at the mall in Jan or Feb of this year i noticed a list of rules. they said shoes are required in the mall. curious can i be escorted out of the mall for not wearing shoes bc the mall requires me to? (this summer i hope to bring a friend with me. walk barefoot (in a mall) and see his reaction/get a feel from him)
Interesting story for sure! I have never tried doing this inside or in large public areas. It has been mostly outside in nature. But there definitely is one other way to make you step outside your comfort zone. I would be interested to see how your little experiment turns out.
I like barefooting at first it feels ache it makes you make this funny face but then you get used to it and becomes a cool thing
Especially that feeling that you are experiencing something that everyone else is missing out and you wish that they could discover what you have. Cool for sure!
Go barefoot whenever you can, be it for a long walk in the neighborhood or short run.
Agreed!
I'm barefoot for many years. Shoes are just tools for me now. In ordinary life I just don't need them, like gloves.
That’s a really good way of thinking about it. Thing of shoes of just tools like a glove. Good call!
i like the way he breaks down his experience. and how he says “barefeet” in place of barefoot. He’s got very nice looking feet which I wouldn’t expect from a barefooter. Inspiring. More men should bare their feet like this.
Thank you for the kind words!
I totally agree with you when you say more men should go barefoot. And yes, he has beautiful feet. It's so kind of him to make this video so we can enjoy seeing them.
@@nativetexanful i agree. kind indeed.
@@carpepedes3520 The feet are some of the sexiest parts of a man's body. Too beautiful to cover up with footwear.
@@nativetexanful important for men to be barefoot in public as much as possible. And men removing shoes indoors when at home is good for the feet as well. Let the toes splay naturally.
I just love being barefoot and all over and the whole time it makes me feel so good and is healthy also i like it as a humble thing as I'm a born again Christian also i like it as a humor thing it just makes me so happy to me that's the way
Very happy for you that you find something that you enjoy doing and bring some positivity into your day.
In bare feet life is better (healthier, happier and more comfortable) than in shoes. Bare feet are happy feet !
In fact, "Going barefoot is the gentlest way of walking and can symbolise a way of living - being authentic, vulnerable, sensitive to our surroundings. It’s the feeling of enjoying warm sand beneath our toes, or carefully making our way over sharp rocks in the darkness. It’s a way of living that has the lightest impact, removing the barrier between us and nature".
- Adele Coombs, “Barefoot Dreaming”
I'm a barefoot hiker, since at 3 years old (in 1962).
Sincerely, Dinu 👣, from Romania.
What an amazing quote! Thank you for sharing.
With my barefoot pleasure, dear @@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371. And another 2 quotes about the bare feet:
~ "The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art".- Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519)
~ "What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful than the garment with which it is clothed ?" - Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475 - 1564)
When I was a teenager I was always barefoot all summer. I miss that, it was counter culture then, most young people went barefoot. Now I go walking barefoot as much as possible. But, today's social culture barefoot has rules on where and when. And their are different barefoot rules for men and women.
That is true. There is definitely a different expectation and reaction to who is doing it. It is so odd how there are so many expectations to be proper and civilized even if the thing that we’re doing is actually better for you.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 yes, I've even been challenged by a cop for being barefoot outdoors, it made me look suspicious He said. But a young woman barefoot???? I encourage all people too loose the shoes, people got not yo be so up tight.
I have started doing this, I love the free feeling of it. Cant always be barefoot but when I am its incredible. Thank you so much for posting
Great to hear! It is a great feeling for sure. Thank you for commenting.
It's over three years I've worn socks and go barefoot as much as possible. I only wear barefoot shoes and sandals. Not having to mess with socks in my life is such a freedom. 👣 🙄
That is great to hear! It is definitely much more liberating than I thought it would be. Glad to give it a shot and I really like your profile picture made me laugh.
I practice climbing on trees only because it's all I have access to and I'll say it is so much easier barefoot albeit a little uncomfortable but makes it so much easier for me to trust my feet because I can usually feel a slip before it happens
That’s awesome, being connected to your body like that and being aware. Climbing trees is also so freeing.
Yes, on steep slopes you plant your foot down and instantly know whether it's going to grip or slip. With shoes you slip, then realise it's slippery! And going uphill you can dig your toes into slippery mud like a climbing pickaxe.
I go barefoot too...
That’s great! I hope you enjoy it and keep it up.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 yes, Brandon!!! I am an avid barefooter in Rio and I would like to meet you all here with me someday
Yes… Being barefoot is cool… Do it all the time…. being …”Barefeet” means you look like a pair of bare feet …not walking barefoot. It’s just a verbal observation , don’t anybody panic…
I love walking barefoot
Me too!
Je pratique la marche pied nu en randonnée j'ai commencé mi mai jusqu'a fin novembre j'en ai fait un peu plus de 30 c'est un pur bonheur c'est très benefice j'aime bien le contact avec le sol c'est une marche naturelle contrairement avec les chaussures qui sont des cercueils pour pied et j'ai hâte de le refaire
Je suis vraiment content que t’as eu la chance de marcher à nu pied. Moi aussi c’est un de les affaires que j’adore c’est avoir la sol sous mes pieds.
Bro this is amazing!
Thank you so much! Really appreciate the kind words.
Pewf! I am a 24/7 Barefooter like you and I have been Barefeet for over 20 years since I was 17 years old. Once you develop enough ground in Black Dirt and Thick Callouses under your Barefeet, you can go everywhere Barefeet. I think it’s cool that I even go right to bed with my Feet Dirty from Walking Barefeet before I go to bed, and most of my friends do that as well.
Very nice and inspiring video . I love walking video too. It became a niche on my channel. It makes me happier and free!. Great sharing!
That is great to hear! It is important to find things that make us happier and free.
I'll be honest, the foot for me is EXTREMELY erotic. Walking barefoot in public gives me a very strange feeling that combines arousal with vulnerability. People comment, and I can't really say that I like that part of an outing but overall it's quite a rush. I make a point to walk through any oilspots I see if i can.
Yes I am the same and what your saying is true
its because people mostly cover their feet, hidden becomes desirable
if we all walked barefoot it would be normal, or even gross, as the feet get dirty
presumably if we were to walk around naked there wouldn't be as many rape cases
That is a very interesting take on the situation. Thank you for sharing your opinion.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 tip: if you are at it, also try going commando!
Yes, the feet are very sex, especially male feet.
I think grounding is a con.
They talk about 'free electrons' in the earth somehow being transferred to the barefoot person and this leading to stress release and better sleep and whatnot. Reality I feel is that barefooting improves your circulation (as the feet are now an active part of the body as opposed to being forgotten in shoes), makes the mind more active (seeing as your receiving sensations from the feet and actively looking out for hazards) and as such one might feel this 'euphoria' (at least initially) from being barefoot out and about.
This buys into the 'grounding' effect and before you know it you've been suckered into buying a bed that plugs into the wall to 'discharge' you while asleep or flip flops with a special chip that will do the same whilst outside (which defeats the whole barefoot angle but there you go)...
So the whole thing is a business model to capitalise on a knee-jerk reaction to natural stimulation...
I mean you went and blindfolded yourself as per some YT suggestion. There's probably a racket in that - why get a blindfold when you can just close your eyes!? It's crazy!!
TOMS One day without shoes is a similar reaction. While the idea might have noble intentions, its application hasn't been the best. For one it asks the habitually shod to go barefoot for one day. As such most have a knee-jerk reaction to the sensations, the over-stimulation, any antagonistic social interactions and any hazards. Thus they conclude the habitually barefoot must be really impoverished and worse off. And so TOMS gets its money and buys shoes for all, kids predominantly.
But they typically don't buy local and so any shoe business there loses trade because they can't competes with thousands of free shoes. And the kids now start to develop weak feet which leads to all sorts of complications later in life.
Of course everyone should have access to shoes, but feet can be pretty strong and resilient in of themselves but the knee-jerk shoe culture we live in can't see that and so must impose its standards of normality on the rest...
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think grounding was the main thing that I did not feel. A lot of people have talked about it but I think it has more to do with the benefits of being outside and everything that you mentioned.
I'd be carful not to overthink the heel vs. toe strike thing too much. I actually injured and tendon running on the balls of my feet a while back, took a good two years for it to heal. I agree you shouldn't land totally midfoot, but don't go all in on the balls of the foot either, something in-between, more than anything else, just do what feels natural when you're barefoot.
Thank you for the feedback. It’s always nice to draw from other peoples experiences to better ourselves. Thank you for sharing. Hopefully the injury is recovered.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 Thanks, it is indeed.
I think the object is to land on the balls of the feet but follow
onto the flat foot as well; the “toe strike” is helping to soften the impact but not taking all of it. The first time I did it, I was heel striking and my heels were sore afterwards. The next time, I did too much bouncing on my toes, and my thighs burned.
The knees are important too - from what I understand, many first time barefoot runners still keep their knees too straight. And it’s important to make that adjustment slowly.
I’ve had “barefoot shoes“ for just a couple months; they felt great from day one but I have noticed that my walking has continued to adjust and change over time. It’s only in the last couple weeks that I’ve been able to relax into it and not have to think so much about it. And there’s more to do!
Wish I could do this in school.
You can try, but I am sure they won’t like that.
Hi, my dear barefoot (er) friend - how are you ?
And me also 👣. So ... life is beautiful !
I couldn’t agree more!
Lmao @ "hell no look at me being barefeet, fighting capitalism - I AM A HERO"
Not all heroes wear capes‘s, some don’t even wear shoes 😂
Dear @@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371, if I don't wear shoes (because I don't like), I am a hero ? Maybe in my country, being the only person "barefoot hiker" ... But no, I am my hero. A nelipot hero ! 😊
Ive been a barefooter from the age of 13. The toxins in your body sweat out under your soles. Feet have the most sweat glands of all of you body. sounds odd, but trust me. Im 48 and can run heel to to toe barefoot. When you get tired just silmpy sit. Be it in you car AC on or off. breaks are needed even for the most barefooter.
That’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and showing what it can lead to long term.
I always wondered if those "shoeless shoes" worked at all?
I only wear barefoot-shoes when I'm running on concrete, because otherwise I would tear up my toes. Did it a few times, but couldn't run for a couple of days afterwards.
Being barefoot was definitely one of the most beautiful changes I did in my life.
Oh I know exactly what do you mean with that concrete! A couple of times when I was going back I would do a little run because I heard so much about barefoot running and with hot concrete, that definitely did not feel good! Especially with not having any calluses or experience. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 I made my transition to barefoot living via a barefoot shoe by VivoBarefoot. They have a wide toe box to allow the toes to spread out (as typical 'normal' shoes crush toes together) and very thin soles so you can feel more through them. But it wasn't the shoes that surprised me, more my legs. They got very sore and that was because shoes had caused them to atrophy. Now that I was walking more 'barefoot', these muscles were waking up...
I tried to convert these shoes into soleless shoes, which were successful but I kept worrying about detection and public outage/shame. So now I wear VFFs should short-term footwear be needed...
Have you transitioned into a pure barefoot lifestyle or do you wear these shoeless shoes?
@@brandonbeauchesne-hebert9371 Largely yes, I think I have. I see shoes as tools now, much like gloves and certain clothes. They enable me to do certain things but once I no longer need them, they come off. I think that's how it should be, regrettably it's a niche opinion.
I remember seeing an old black & white film in which the father figure largely went barefoot but had some tall dress boots for when visiting town.
At the end of the film they needed some money and so the father figure sold his boots.
I think we'd be hard pressed to find anyone willing to part with their shoes these days, as you said it's all about fashion, preference but also very much image. We've gotten to the state that you can be legitimately podophobic now, such is the vilification of the humble bare foot...!
Me too
That’s awesome!
I hope you are not an anti-capitalist.