People often ask me why I spend so much time bare foot. It is much more natural for the biomechanics of the foot to land more gently and cautiosly on your feet. Our mid foot can become quite weak because when we walk or run with shoes on we strike hard on our heels and don't use the muscles of our mid foot very well which can lead to flat feet. Children need to learn to walk properly and innately - barefoot, take their shoes off at every available opportunity!
Apart from the biomechanics there is the pleasure of the extra sensory input, when you get used to the different sensations they all become enjoyable from soft grass, squelchy mud and even stones, and only a regular barefoot walker knows the joy in walking on painted road lines after a long walk on a hot stoney pavement! (and you thought I was a little bit crazy before?)
Try checking out this link for some great video footage and see why we should all spend more time barefoot
http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/3RunningBeforeTheModernShoe.html
Rachael
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