Comments on: Walking barefoot

By: Dave Ward

Dave Ward — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:09:01 +0000

Just an ammendment to the above. If you want to reply to me at Twitter my #tag is @barefootdave100.

By: Dave Ward

Dave Ward — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:53:48 +0000

Due to a foot injury I have recently taken to going barefoot when I can and it is a wonderful experience. Last Saturday (10/12/11) I went all the way from Clacton-on-Sea in Essex to watch a football match in Weymouth, Dorset and undertook the whole journey from Clacton-on-Sea railway station to Weymouth railway station, including travelling on the underground, barefoot.

I got a few quizzical looks and when I was in the Hamilton Hall pub outside Liverpool Street station waiting for my train back to Clacton a guy asked me why I was barefoot. I explained why and that I didn’t want to go back to wearing footwear as I’m more comfortable without and he accepted my explanation. Other than that no one commented on it.

One word of caution though, it’s very easy to overdo things when you first start. I am only 12 days into this and I’ve sustained a minor muscle injury to the top of my left foot due to attempting too much too soon. I live in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex and thought it would be a good idea to walk along the promenade. But when we walk barefoot we walk very differently to when we wear shoes and use our muscles in a different way putting more pressure on some and less on others. In retrospect I should have started with 15 minute walks rather than the hour ones I undertook! Oh well, live and learn.

Consequently I’m waiting for my foot to heal before I attempt any more barefoot walks outside, although I am always barefoot indoors and only wear flip flops when I go out.

If you are interested in going barefoot and would like would like to discuss barefoot issues or join in going barefoot please feel free to contact me at daveward100@mail.com. I also have a blog at http://barefootintheuk.blogspot.com and you can find me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/barefootdave100.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Dave Ward

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:29:50 +0000

I have taken up barefoot walking recently and am raising money by walking across Dartmoor (from north to south), I love the sensations and feel more and more comfortable every time I do it. Next year maybe I’ll attempt the South West Coastal Path.
I don’t care what people think when they see me hiking barefoot with my bag and tent, it’s easy to shun something you don’t understand.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 06 May 2011 11:01:09 +0000

I walk barefoot around the home often, and enjoy slipping my sandals or flip flops off to feel tarmac or the tickle of grass beneath my bare feet. It’s a truly liberating experience, and it connects you directly to the earth. Yes, I also agree it’s a bit annoying when people stare, but only when they’re being scornful; a foot fetishist is something I don’t really mind because at least it brightens their day. It’s the bigoted folk that get on my nerves! Still, Conkers is a place that helps promote a ‘Barefoot Walk’, so at least we’re getting somewhere nowadays.

However, certain people must take care if they suffer from cracked heels: germs may get in, and can cause a nasty infection – I’m speaking from personal experience here.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:50:11 +0000

I really enjoy walking around in bare feet- and regularly walk on coast paths and even on Dartmoor without shoes (although I normally keep some sandals in my bag just in case). And I’ve don it in urban areas as well. Yes I get funny looks but it feels so nice to me.

I tried looking up barefoot walking on the Internet. Unfortunately, there are too many foot fetish weirdos out there, all male, who dominant the scene and spoil things. I just do it because it feels good. [minor mod edit]

By: daylight_gambler

daylight_gambler — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:57:43 +0000

Hi Elen – hopefully one of the other commenters on this post will be able to point you in the right direction.

You can also try http://www.barefooters.org/ to see if you kind find like minded people in London.

By: Elen

Elen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:00:30 +0000

I would like to find women who like to walk barefoot in London. I don’t feel brave enough on my own.

By: Elen

Elen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:58:48 +0000

I love de idea. I would like to find women who like to walk barefoot in London. Mostly weekday mornings. I don’t feel brave enough to do it on my own.

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By: Hannah McDermott

Hannah McDermott — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:22:27 +0000

Hi Steve,

I hope you don’t mind me contacting you like this. I’m doing some research for The BBC One Show on a four minute item on Barefoot Walking and came across your blog. It will be presented by John Sergeant and filmed early September. I’m looking for people to discuss the subject with John and perhaps encourage him to have a go. If you are interested or know anyone who is please contact me on 0113 2034070 or email on hannah@reallife.co.uk.

Many thanks

Hannah McDermott