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...
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Spring Barefooting Stirs Up Annual Issues
For most Canadians, after the long winter, spring means "no more heavy winter clothes" and an increase of outdoor activities. To me, it means all that as well but, most of all, it means "barefooting". Yes, after a long hiatus, I'm finally getting back on my regular...
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...
Barefoot Guy in Downtown Toronto
Barefoot Guy -- Downtown Toronto -03 Originally uploaded by Barefoot Moe. I bumped into this guy at the corner of Queen St. W. and Spadina Road today, on my way back to my office from running an errand at the bank. I stopped him and asked if I could take some photos....
“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,...
Barefoot Planet Store Grand Opening
Hey Everbody! Just a note to let you know that my "Barefoot Planet" Online Store is officially open! Please check it out and browse through the great selection of Barefoot-friendly designs I have created for all of us barefooters who want to show our pride and joy of...
Barefooting in Public
One of the things most people wander about barefooting is whether doing it in public is OK or not. Well te answer is simple: Yes it is OK to go barefoot in public! There is nothing wrong with a healthy pair of bare feet. The same way there is nothing wrong with a pair...