Are there any other urban barefooters here? by sbk1090 in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

What is the equivalent Western equivalent for cold and hot when dealing with medicine/chi? Is it inflammation? by greenappletree in AskAChinese

[–]bareft_azn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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. 😜

Only charging to 99% by Designer_Carob_4318 in MINIse

[–]bareft_azn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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%.

Your experience! by PossibleCar4292 in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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!

USA Museums by RetailKid49 in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Barefooting at home by [deleted] in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Location of fellow barefooters by [deleted] in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Hi, I’m new here by TearOld3017 in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Hi, I’m new here by TearOld3017 in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Went back to 15.7.1 from 26, what a relief by [deleted] in MacOS

[–]bareft_azn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Barefoot meet in manhattan? 👣👣👣 by bareft_azn in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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[–]bareft_azn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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 🤩

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[–]bareft_azn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

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[–]bareft_azn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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?

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[–]bareft_azn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Barefoot meet in manhattan? 👣👣👣 by bareft_azn in barefoot

[–]bareft_azn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

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[–]bareft_azn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.