I'm proud to announce that I just finished my new shirt design entitled "Free Your Soles". It's inspired by the feeling of freedom that one gets when barefooted. I hope everyone likes it! Please check it out at Barefoot Planet. As usual, I welcome feedback and...
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No Shoes? No Problem!
... According to the Globe and Mail... The Globe and Mail, one of the main national Canadian newspapers published a nice - overall positive - article on barefooting entitled: "No Shoes, No Problem!"; featuring yours truly, along a couple of more Canadian fellow...
Encounter with a Barefoot Runner
As many of you know, I'm no runner (barefoot or otherwise). I've been actually struggling with my fitness level since I gained substantial weight after starting my career as a graphic designer in my late 20's - my lifestyle became increasingly sedentary as I got a job...
The Backup Footwear Option
I've had a few interesting conversations about "emergency" footwear over the last week or so with some fellow barefooters. It seems to me there are a couple of predominant trends among dedicated of "full-time" barefooters when it comes to carrying a pair of backup...
My take on CBC’s “Running Shoe Controversy”
Last week, I managed to sabotage a potential radio interview with CBC's The Current when I told correspondent Jodie Martinson I had a few concerns about a previous piece The Current had run about barefoot running vs. shod running on May 11, 2009: "Running Shoe...
How I Became a Barefooter
I am often asked how I got into barefooting. It's one of those things that come up either in casual conversation with friends or in most of the interviews I've had on the subject over the years. The truth is that I don't remember clearly how, why or when I started...
Offensive!?
I found this great photo on Flickr this morning: "being bored" by Dane Brian As far as I'm concerned, the perfect image of relaxation and life joy: the great scenery, the rooftop patio, a fine pint of darught, and - of course - a pair of beautiful bare feet propped on...
“Gross Guy on the Train”
Gross guy on train Originally uploaded by Julie Cakes. Isn’t it the saddest, most judgmental title for this beautiful photo? The owner, someone who calls herself “Julie Cakes” who thought it was “gross” to be barefoot in the train (subway I assume) due to the dirt...
“barefoot”
barefoot, Originally uploaded by ratterrell. I found this photo on flickr.com, posted by a guy who seems to be a member of a religious group that goes on missions helping the less fortunate in developing countries. This photo is from a “dump” in Nicaragua where many,...