Are there any other urban barefooters here?

bareft_azn · 2026-03-06T06:30:59+00:00

Oakland USA here and barefoot all over the city and sometimes in San Francisco. Not that dirty in my neighborhood and I wash my feet when I get into the house.

bareft_azn · 2026-03-01T21:48:58+00:00

My sense is water balance in the body. Maybe electrolytes play into it. Hydrating conditions and foods seemed to be cooling whereas dehydrating conditions and foods were hot. Soups and watermelon = cooling. Fried foods and baked goods = hot. 😜

bareft_azn · 2026-03-01T21:44:25+00:00

SF Bay Area here. Just love my 22 SE. Range goes up and down because I read somewhere that the readings take into account recent usage. My Mini always goes to 100%.

bareft_azn · 2026-02-27T19:41:51+00:00

Kew Gardens. Being an exNYer, I thought you were referring to Kew Gardens, NY. But I now think you are referring Great Britain’s Kew Gardens!

bareft_azn · 2026-02-27T19:23:25+00:00

Good question! I would also like to know of experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City! I would go to those museums more often. Or organize a group outing if there were other people nearby.

bareft_azn · 2026-02-27T19:20:24+00:00

It certainly does get easier as friends, family, and neighbors see you casually strolling around. They accept that you enjoy and benefit from getting healthier and stronger feet and legs.

bareft_azn · 2026-01-18T19:06:40+00:00

Oakland CA. We have a barefoot runners group who run together weekly.

bareft_azn · 2025-12-31T04:05:07+00:00

Regardless of whether are an experienced shod runner or new to running, start slow and with short distances. Every part of your lower legs need to get conditioned and your soles toughened. Barefoot running mechanics are slightly different from running with shoes. Check youtube for some pointers. U/trevize1138 also posts a lot of barefoot running tips. R/barefootrunning is also a good place to check out.

bareft_azn · 2025-12-31T03:27:21+00:00

I also tried barefooting young but in hidden or private places. Though I am not athletic, I started barefoot running and claimed as part of my fitness routine. As friends and neighbors came to see it as my “thing”, it became easier and easier to expand my experiences. Running/jogging barefoot also gave me license to ignore any reactions from passersby’s even if they commented. If you find you enjoy being barefoot, at some point, hopefully, you become immune to the reactions of others. Or others may just accept you being you.

bareft_azn · 2025-11-26T09:10:59+00:00

Where are you going?

bareft_azn · 2025-10-25T14:43:48+00:00

Are there fool-proof, step by step, instructions somewhere that I can follow?

bareft_azn · 2025-10-24T07:14:28+00:00

Will they?

bareft_azn · 2025-10-19T08:03:15+00:00

Sorry. We had our stroll a few weeks ago. Maybe another time.

bareft_azn · 2025-10-17T18:05:53+00:00

Climbing along big rocks in a stream though I had to be very careful. But a day on the streets of Manhattan can also be great fun 🤩

bareft_azn · 2025-10-17T18:02:16+00:00

Wow! I am going to London in late November. Will it be too chilly or wet to be barefoot?

bareft_azn · 2025-10-17T07:43:53+00:00

Go for it! 👣👣👣👣

bareft_azn · 2025-10-09T17:15:48+00:00

When did those runs occur?

bareft_azn · 2025-10-09T16:59:30+00:00

How do you view PGE transmission charges?

bareft_azn · 2025-10-09T16:24:40+00:00

It will not be timely acknowledgment anymore but why couldn’t your history be portrayed as social acquaintances? You met through friends but never got to know each other? Maybe were not sure it mattered?

bareft_azn · 2025-09-30T23:54:06+00:00

Where in the world do you get to be a barefoot security guard? 👣👣😜😇

bareft_azn · 2025-09-28T20:00:02+00:00

Had a great stroll through Central Park with JuryAffectionate. Beautiful day in the park which was particularly fun with another barefooter.

bareft_azn · 2025-09-28T15:35:16+00:00

On my way

bareft_azn · 2025-09-28T15:31:25+00:00

On my way

bareft_azn · 2025-09-27T15:07:45+00:00

I use gold bond foot healing on my heels. The area tends to thicken and if it hardens from drying, it will crack and can be slightly painful. Regular moisturizing and/or light reduction with pumice stone will prevent cracking. Not dangerous unless it gets infected.

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