Hello,
I'm actually not a runner, but I'm joining here because I do like barefooting in general, including barefoot walks around the neighborhood, and barefoot hiking.
I first started wearing shoes less often last fall, when I found out that going barefoot could potentially cure the athlete's foot I've had since I was seven (for 16 years). Once I started going barefoot outside though, shoes started to feel more and more constraining; all that sensory input truly is addicting!
Although I'm still a bit of a tenderfoot on most rough surfaces, I'm not really into barefoot shoes, because all the ones I tried felt way too thick to me. For me, shoes are not something I need for protection, but something I wear to be socially acceptable.
I look forward to getting to know all of you! Although I might not currently be a runner, I hope you all will let me lurk around here anyway!
-Mayka
I'm actually not a runner, but I'm joining here because I do like barefooting in general, including barefoot walks around the neighborhood, and barefoot hiking.
I first started wearing shoes less often last fall, when I found out that going barefoot could potentially cure the athlete's foot I've had since I was seven (for 16 years). Once I started going barefoot outside though, shoes started to feel more and more constraining; all that sensory input truly is addicting!
Although I'm still a bit of a tenderfoot on most rough surfaces, I'm not really into barefoot shoes, because all the ones I tried felt way too thick to me. For me, shoes are not something I need for protection, but something I wear to be socially acceptable.
I look forward to getting to know all of you! Although I might not currently be a runner, I hope you all will let me lurk around here anyway!
-Mayka