Tag Archives: barefoot lifestyle
Caring for Aging Feet

The Art of Aging Bare Feet

How do our feet age? So much is said about the rest of our bodies. As we grow older, we expect to see our bodies become different, for things to change shape and rearrange, and our society makes a lot of fuss about how to prevent these natural signs of aging. But what about our [...]

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Barefoot and Minimalist for Younger Generations?

In the running world, we tend to focus on ourselves as adults. The vast majority of literature about transitioning to minimalist and barefoot style is geared towards adults. We, as grown-ups, have to relearn what we have forgotten about since childhood, namely how to recapture that ability to run around in bare feet. How many [...]

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Barefoot on Shiny Floor

Barefoot Runner Goes Shopping

I love the feeling of moving through life without shoes. It is like you have added a whole new part of your body to caress your surroundings with. Shopping barefoot is such a joyous experience. Green bags in hand I hop into the car. The feeling of the mat on the floor is coarse and [...]

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5 Tips to Start ‘Barefooting’

When you think about someone running barefoot, you might think “I could never do that, my feet are too _____”. The fact of the matter is YOU too can walk, hike, dance, and run barefoot! Read on for the 5 tips to get you started.

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‘You Walk Wrong’ article: BEST Comment!

If you read the fantastic NY Mag article by Adam Sternbergh titled ‘You Wrong On’, you know that what followed was a colorful exchange of comments. There was one comment (dated 4/23/08 3:05pm) that stood out. It stood out because it addressed the black or white thinking that was expressed in all previous comments. Here’s [...]

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Barefoot Walking

With all the barefoot running buzz it seems little spotlight is put on the simple pleasure and benefit of barefoot walking.

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10 (Random) Reasons to Run Barefoot

Top 10 fun and random reasons to go barefoot… Why not comment with your suggestion?

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The Naked Foot: Beauty or the Beast?

Why is the naked human foot viewed as less attractive then the rest of our body? Share your thoughts and comments!

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POLL: Barefoot at the Office

I’ve received a number of emails asking* if Skora shoes would be appropriate to wear to work (the office). This question makes for a fantastic blog post! Many of us (including shod runners) would like nothing more than to go around the office barefoot, or at least in our socks. Too bad we can’t. There [...]

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The Start of BarefootRunner.com

Those of us that run barefoot understand the benefits. Those of us that observe runners run barefoot (aka Barefooters) question why. Meanwhile, there is another group of (shod) runners and non-runners alike, beginning to question if “traditional” running footwear is harmful or helpful. This new blog will serve not only as a forum for discussion, [...]

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