There is so much info here and I'm thankful for it all! Started barefooting in December 2011 in a desperate attempt to strengthen my chronically sore feet. Slow going for sure, but yesterday I ran 4 miles, half of it on gravel! Ouch! Okay, so the last mile was more unrunning than running . . . . But the nice propane delivery man did offer me a ride when he drove by and noticed my bare feet. He laughed when I said I was fine! Looking forward to learning more from the experiences of others. I'm in Harrison Arkansas and I have never met a barefoot adult in public!