Natural Living 6: Putting your best foot forward

[Rawcstacy]

Alright boys, girls, & squirrels, who out there appreciates the many health benefits of going barefoot and refuses to confirm to the social pressures of wearing shoes? Barefooters have very few of the health problems that "shoed" people have. I've not jumped into it myself, except periodically so it's on my todo list.
Also what kind of foods/oils you massage into your feet?

[DebB]

I love going barefoot ~ but I haven't taken the plunge except around the house, camping, at the beach, etc.

My feet are in the best shape (dryness wise) since going raw and giving up soap. I dry brush. I do apply a shea butter / coconut oil combo lotion that I make. *Ü*

[kaybee]

check out the vibram five fingers website. next best thing to barefoot and even better in a way cuz you dont have to worry bout stepping on sharp stuff. MY FEET LOVE THESE!

[sport]

check out the vibram five fingers website. next best thing to barefoot and even better in a way cuz you dont have to worry bout stepping on sharp stuff. MY FEET LOVE THESE!

Those are cute but can you wear them out of doors or just inside.

[Revvell]

They've got vibram soles. They are made to wear outside. If I remember correctly, I did a blogpost on them.... or not.

Those are cute but can you wear them out of doors or just inside.

[Shine]

I hate shoes!! I LOVE barefoot When I was a kid and jelly shoes and other such non-sense were all the rage my parents told me "good shoes or no shoes" I opted for no (except when I had to wear good) and have never looked back! Now, I certainly don't have very pretty feet ;) but I also don't have back problems and joint problems and the like.

I have wondered about getting the vibram things - I would only wear them outside I would think......have to re-look into that!

[DebB]

check out the vibram five fingers website. next best thing to barefoot and even better in a way cuz you dont have to worry bout stepping on sharp stuff. MY FEET LOVE THESE!

Hi kaybee ~ I've looked at these before but can't decide which style. Which do you have?

I like the classic - but maybe a strap across the top of the foot is better..? *Ü*

[Revvell]

I would only wear them outside

No reason to wear them inside.

[xPIXIEx]

I've always LOVED being barefoot, and have recently discovered how awful shoes are for your foot. It was a big DUH moment, but at least I realize it now while my children are still young. I'm working on getting them some "barefoot shoes" and some Vibrams for myself and my husband (for when we go out). If we're at home, or out in the yard, I encourage my children to go barefoot. They've even went without on trips to the store.

I've used shea butter on my feet and coconut oil on my son's. Not consistent enough to see results, though. I'm working on that.

[Rawcstacy]

I love going barefoot ~ but I haven't taken the plunge except around the house, camping, at the beach, etc.

Always love you on my threads, DebB, hopefully one day you'll "take the plunge"

check out the vibram five fingers website. next best thing to barefoot and even better in a way cuz you dont have to worry bout stepping on sharp stuff. MY FEET LOVE THESE!

The main complaint with Five Fingers is that they wear out very quickly - as little as a month according to some reviews. VIVObarefoot shoes are priced higher but appear to last considerably longer. However, if you watch where you are going there are few places where you really need extra protection. There is a third option which is apparently better AND cheaper, will update you as necessary.

No reason to wear them inside.

Just curious do squirrels (or at least the one with the Vitamix) wear any footwear outside at all?

I've always LOVED being barefoot, and have recently discovered how awful shoes are for your foot. It was a big DUH moment, but at least I realize it now while my children are still young. I'm working on getting them some "barefoot shoes" and some Vibrams for myself and my husband (for when we go out). If we're at home, or out in the yard, I encourage my children to go barefoot. They've even went without on trips to the store.
I've used shea butter on my feet and coconut oil on my son's. Not consistent enough to see results, though. I'm working on that.

For those who want to try, my understanding is the first two months are well, painful. After this period your feet are naturally calloused, after which you only need wear shoes for formal occasions.

[sport]

Look at the price of these.
http://www.lovethoseshoes.com/Range....FQRslAod92CHGA

Now look at the price of these.
http://www.tradetang.com/wholesale+V...FQI9lAod6Wp2Fw

Are these ones fake.

[Revvell]

Now look at the price of these.
http://www.tradetang.com/wholesale+V...FQI9lAod6Wp2Fw

Are these fake?

Dunno but it's a good question. Coming from overseas... high possibility.

[Revvell]

Just curious do squirrels (or at least the one with the Vitamix) wear any footwear outside at all?

At times....

[katchmoleen]

I LOVE going barefoot....when I was a kid I was barefoot about 4 months of the year (Montana, after all) but when I got plantar fascitis I had to start wearing arch supports and my barefoot days ended. I might try again. BUT, I HATE having anything between my toes...can't stand flipflops, so I don't think I could tolerate the Vibrams.

[Rawcstacy]

Look at the price of these.
http://www.lovethoseshoes.com/Range....FQRslAod92CHGA

Now look at the price of these.
http://www.tradetang.com/wholesale+V...FQI9lAod6Wp2Fw

Are these ones fake.

As someone in regular contact with Asian businesses I can tell you with absolute certainty - YES, they ARE FAKE - they may look the same however definitely not made from vibram(which is also unfortunately synthetic).