The Barefoot FAQ

Q6: Don't you have to stare at the ground all the time?

Once you get used to walking barefoot, no. It's very much like learning to drive a car. At first, you're very nervous about driving in traffic and worrying about getting into an accident. You keenly watch everything and proceed with extreme caution. You grip the steering wheel tightly with both hands.

But, over time, you relax and realize driving isn't such a big deal. Eventually you can tune the radio, talk to your friend, and read a map all at the same time while steering the car with only a couple of fingers on one hand. Similarly, you learn to relax when walking barefoot and don't need to stare at the ground all the time to avoid injury. You will develop a "sixth sense" about placing your feet since your soles are a wonderful sensory organ.

Isn't it gross
with all the dirt? 		Don't toughened soles
lose feeling?
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