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  1. General Questions about Barefoot Hiking/Trail Walking

    Thanks all for the replies! I've been trying to get outside fully barefoot more, but it's hard being so hot right now. I did do 5K this morning fully barefoot outside in the rain. It was awesome! I do have some small blisters on the balls of my feet, but I've had as bad/worse with shoes. Haven't...
  2. General Questions about Barefoot Hiking/Trail Walking

    Hi All! So, I'm still fairly new to the whole barefoot running. I mostly wear Xero Shoes when I run outside, though I'm trying to do some completely barefoot. I'm really interested in doing some trails barefoot. Nothing major, but I have a few concerns and questions. 1. I'm clumsy even on a...
  3. Pain in the bottom of my heel

    I could see this being a possibility. I can try to yoga more each day. Not sure I can switch sandals. The other pair I brought with me are tight and my feet are still quite swollen, but I will try. Thank you!
  4. Pain in the bottom of my heel

    Hi Doctors, I'm on a mission trip in a foreign country, wearing my barefoot sandals for everything, as I always do. I've developed some pain in the bottom of my heels. I'm fairly certain it's from the sheer volume of walking I'm doing (frequently on uneven cobblestones), and standing for 2-hour...
  5. First War Wound

    I've been doing most of my running in Xeroshoes and loving it, but I've wanted to try some full barefoot so I started taking my sandals off on the indoor track I run and I love it! But that track is completely smooth and level. I occasionally trip, but it doesn't hurt. I've done a few outdoor...
  6. Hello from Oklahoma!

    Hi, all! My name is Rose and I'm very new to running. I started just over a month ago. I started wearing barefoot sandals in August and my feet have never been happier! I've never liked shoes, so when I found my Xero Shoes, I was ecstatic! Then I just had an urge to try out running, so it only...