June 1-7 has been, once again, declared "National Barefoot Week" by Soles4Souls, a Nashville-based charity that collects new and used shoes to be donated to people in need around the world. The week-long event is a yearly highlight the charity uses to encourage people...
Barefoot Life
Sharing life experiences while leading a predominantly barefoot lifestyle.
It’s Earth Day – Go Barefoot!
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...
There’s a Lot of Assuming Going On!
After nearly 20 years of leading a predominantly barefoot lifestyle, I keep being amazed by the amount of common assumptions "shoddies" (people who don't like going barefoot and prefer to be in shoes most of the time) make about us barefooters. What I find most...
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...
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...
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...