The Basics of Walking Barefoot

White Bear talks about the mental, physical, health and overall benefits of walking barefoot.

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Education

Tags:

• primitive living
• wilderness survival
• survival
• outdoors
• camping
• hiking
• trekking
• rustic

[stormwings1]

I wouldn't want to be walking barefoot in urban grassy areas, most in particular, quite aside from pesticides, there's a real danger of getting a jab in your foot from a stray needle. Last thing you want is some HIV drug addicts cast off, sticking in your foot, beware, there's quite a lot of drug activity in parks and such like....

[PRIMITIVELIVING]

@stormwings1 VERY GOOD point! I have heard that urban, and even suburban area, parks are becoming greater habitat for drug users and their suppliers, so I am sure that there is a greater chance of stumbling across a needle and getting stuck in the foot. As sharp as hypodermic needles are, they would even pierce the bottom of a shoe with a soft sole. . .BEWARE!! Ti Yuska (Live Free) ~Bear

[peaceinstead]

Thanks man very good info!!

[PRIMITIVELIVING]

@peaceinstead Thanx for the kind words. I try! Ti Yuska (Live Free) ~Bear

[WoodFamily2204]

Can I get the benefits of walking barefoot with socks on? See I'm only 12 & it can get pretty cold in the Pacific NW so my mom makes me wear at least socks on in the house.

[PRIMITIVELIVING]

@WoodFamily2204 Yes, you can get many of the benefits of barefoot walking, even with socks on. The most important aspect of barefoot walking is to let your feet become their natural shape. Wearing shoes/boots, changes the shape of the feet and confines them to an unnatural shape. Being 12 you have a great advantage in your foot development by starting to walk naturally now. Good luck! Ti Yuska ~Bear

[Gatordave1578]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and I completely agree. I live in southern Louisiana and as long as I can remember I couldn't stand wearing shoes. It's just more comfortable to go barefoot. But I usually use some expensive foot balm that doesn't work very well. I'm going to try that balm u mentioned. Thanks for the info.

[PRIMITIVELIVING]

@PhantomOfPanton Doing so is a personal choice, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who asks my thoughts on the subject. Pesticide/chemical absorption is just as real through the feet as they are via food, etc.

[PhantomOfPanton]

@PRIMITIVELIVING

Crap...I walk barefoot around my park @_@

[PRIMITIVELIVING]

@royalsohl I walk barefoot EVERYWHERE. Most stores are accommodating to my lifestyle. Those that aren't I don't give them my business. Although while in the suburbs, I steer clear of suburban/urban grassy areas. Most are saturated with harmful pesticide chemicals, and I don't want those nasty cancer-causing petro-chemicals absorbed into my system. Enjoy! Ti Yuska (Live Free) ~Bear