How to Start Going Barefoot

Figure out the reason why you want to go barefoot: Is it healthier, a feeling of freedom, fashion, your philosophy, because others do it or because you think that will make you look cool?, Start slowly, because the best way to start is to go...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Figure out the reason why you want to go barefoot: Is it healthier

    If you wanted to start go barefoot in the past but thought you couldn't do it, think about the reasons for it (being shy, not sure how others will react to it, thinking your feet are gross, etc).

    Going barefoot is far easier than you think, because the most important thing to do is to take off your shoes and socks, especially when you get home from work or school.
  2. Step 2: a feeling of freedom

    When walking, do not shuffle and place your toes down first, then the heel. , This will allow your feet to get used to direct contact with rough surfaces. , Also, if your feet start aching, find a place to rest them and/or rub them with lotion. ,,, Some places will not let you in but most will accept it, and check with your employer to see if it is okay to go barefoot during the workday.
  3. Step 3: fashion

  4. Step 4: your philosophy

  5. Step 5: because others do it or because you think that will make you look cool?

  6. Step 6: Start slowly

  7. Step 7: because the best way to start is to go barefoot at home to get your feet used to being open and free.

  8. Step 8: Start walking outdoors on smooth textures

  9. Step 9: this will help you get your feet calloused a bit.

  10. Step 10: Start walking on rougher surfaces such as asphalt

  11. Step 11: but do not do this during the summer

  12. Step 12: because it gets very hot.

  13. Step 13: Start challenging yourself by walking over gravel for a short time.

  14. Step 14: Start going on good length walks over rough surfaces

  15. Step 15: that way your feet will be calloused even more.

  16. Step 16: Go barefoot everywhere.

Detailed Guide

If you wanted to start go barefoot in the past but thought you couldn't do it, think about the reasons for it (being shy, not sure how others will react to it, thinking your feet are gross, etc).

Going barefoot is far easier than you think, because the most important thing to do is to take off your shoes and socks, especially when you get home from work or school.

When walking, do not shuffle and place your toes down first, then the heel. , This will allow your feet to get used to direct contact with rough surfaces. , Also, if your feet start aching, find a place to rest them and/or rub them with lotion. ,,, Some places will not let you in but most will accept it, and check with your employer to see if it is okay to go barefoot during the workday.

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