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Another Great Interview Experience

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to meet, interview, and go for a fun barefoot outing with Radio Documentary Producer Frank Faulk. Frank contacted me last week to do a showcase half-hour radio documentary about my barefoot lifestyle. As part of the exercise, he wanted to...

Is the Newest Barefooter in Town a Media Writer?

Is the Newest Barefooter in Town a Media Writer?

Yesterday morning, I had an interesting and rewarding meeting with Canada's Sun Media Corporation feature writer Thane Burnett. In the past 10 years or so, I have been interviewed by numerous reporters but I must admit interviewing with Thane was by far one of the...

Every Day Should be Like Yesterday…

Yesterday was one of those "perfect" barefoot days which make you really enjoy and realize it's a great lifestyle choice. I'm in "summer mode" so I'm working from home these days (with a lighter workload) and I had my usual summer work attire on: polo shirt and a pair...

New Shirt Collection at Barefoot Planet

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...

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...

The Barefoot Planet Store Revival

Hi Barefooters! I'm very excited to announce that, after nearly 2 years in hiatus, I have revived the Barefoot Planet Store with the introduction of 3 new designs for my apparel collection. These designs, as well as my older collections, are inspired by all...

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...

At the New Office / Bad Influence!

At the New Office Originally uploaded by Barefoot Moe Since my business partner and I moved into our new office in March, I've been predominantly and visibly barefoot. Until now, I've been a bit cautious/self-conscious about it, since we're sharing the office with two...

“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...