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Comment on Sorbothane double strike replacement insoles - the solution to sore feet? by Celia

Celia — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:15:36 +0000

Good for people to know.

Comment on Walking barefoot by markus

markus — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:57:08 +0000

I began barefoot walking and running at age 45
I have delicate small feet for a man
Although I’m sure that those who begin in childhood or early 20s will be able to run, like some Africans, on anything, even people like me can achieve enough toughness to run and hike on 95% of terrain. As four years of experience shows, i can enjoy hiking in the lakes or running in London without the hindrance of shoes
As a result, i no longer “pronate”, i cannot literally sprain my ankles as they are too strong and flexible now, and my feet never smell
my senses are alerted every time i walk out
and my experience of the landscape is akin to taking ear muffs of after so many years

all the best
m

Comment on Walking barefoot by River

River — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:27:20 +0000

Hi,
I’ve been barefoot walking since l was about 9,
came to the firm conclusion it’s the best way to
travel! ln time you’ll get leathery soles which
won’t mind where you walk.Certainly bare feet
give me a good grip whatever the conditions
underfoot.They don’t wear out,pinch,or leak,and are self-repairing.Don’t worry what
the others say,or the odd looks.If you’re happy
to go barefoot,do it!
Regards,River.

Comment on Walking barefoot by Andy

Andy — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:30:45 +0000

Hi great video, i’m into going barefoot but i’m nervous about what people will think. Where abouts in th UK are perhaps we could arrange some kind of Barefoot get together for anyone whos interested.

Keep em Bare

Andy

Comment on Walking barefoot by Christian Payne (Documentally)

Christian Payne (Documentally) — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 20:32:35 +0000

Great blog post. Really inspirational.

The closest I get to barefoot walking now-a-days is occationally carrying my flip flops at a festival or when in a field i see is relativly cow pat free.

There was a time when I was travelling, that for a whole six months I didn’t wear shoes or socks.. Partly in the Islands of the south of Thailand and for some time in the slightly dirtier streets of Bangkok and Chaing Mai.

Years later I found myself working as a cow hurder in the Swiss Alps and once again put my shoes in storage to walk barefoot in the mountains while i worked.

The inspiration to occasionally go without footwear came to me after a course I attended at a meditation retreat in Penang, Malaysia. We were told to be mindful of every step, to slow down and feel the ground beneath our feet. It was an incredably spiritual, liberating sensation.

In no time at all my feet had hardened enabeling me to walk barefoot on all surfaces but the hottest tarmac.

Your blog post brought loads of great memories back and I totally connect with what you are saying.

Thanks for writing this post, but especially for taking a chance and heading out into the wet British countryside without boots. I am sure your feet will get back into great shape in no time at all.

Good Luck!

Christian

(www.OurManInside.com)

Comment on Sorbothane double strike replacement insoles - the solution to sore feet? by Countryside Walks » Sorbothane double strike replacement insoles - The Conclusion

Sun, 18 May 2008 11:09:56 +0000

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