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What do “they” think of “us”?

What do “they” think of “us”?

I always find it interesting to ponder about what non-barefooters think of us barefooter when they interact with us in public. A prevalent subject during these interactions is the warnings about the (apparently imminent) dangers I will encounter while not having any...

A Barefoot Conversation withDale Blacker, RMT

A Barefoot Conversation with
Dale Blacker, RMT

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...

Barefooting in the First Snow Fall in Toronto this Season

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...

Tips for Barefooting Beginners

Tips for Barefooting Beginners

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...

Shoddies simply don’t care…

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...

Out of Hibernation

I've been struggling with my weight over the last few years so, after turning 40 last year and a wakeup call from my doctor, I've decided to take charge. Knowing how beneficial barefoot running has proven to be, I thought I ought to give it a try myself. Of course,...

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...

There’s a Lot of Assuming Going On!

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...