I had the great pleasure to meet barefooter and podcaster Christopher Younkin on Skype last Friday. We chatted for about 1 and a half hour comparing notes about our barefoot lifestyle choices. I must say, it’s been one of the most fun interview experiences I’ve had in...
Dale Blacker is a Registered Massage Therapist from Toronto, Canada who enjoys the benefits from walking and spending a good amount of time in bare feet - even at work for most part! Dale and I became friends after he started a barefooting "experiment" some three...
It’s that time of the year again! Days are getting longer, temperatures are rising and we’re all getting ready to start enjoying the warm ground under our bare feet. To celebrate the arrival spring, Barefoot Planet is opening a new online store, showcasing some great...
I can't really say I am an accomplished "winter barefooter" by any account since I'm very much a summer type of guy through and through. However, living in Toronto, Canada, I must endure long and cold winters every year. And, every year, I do at least a minimum amount...
Here are some pointers for anyone who wants to start going barefoot: Don't overdo it. Start by taking short walks around the neighbourhood and increase the distance and time according to your own comfort level. Before long, you will be able to spend entire days and...
In recent years, there has been quite a bit of development of the so-called "minimalist footwear". While the definition of minimalist footwear tends to vary from user to user and from manufacturer to manufacturer, basically, any type of footwear that is designed to...
Set Your Piggies Free! A fun start-studded video encouraging everyone to take off their shoes and enjoy the benefits and pleasure of just being barefoot.
I recently had a very interesting, and somewhat disturbing exchange with a friend of my partner's, who happens to be a nurse and has also been training for a running competition. While I have always known this person has never been supportive of my barefooting...
Today, we're celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day; which was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson on April 22, 1070 to raise awareness about environmental issues around our planet. Personally, I like to think of Earth Day as an opportunity to reflect on my...