Archive for the ‘Barefoot’ Category
A Barefoot Lifetime in Photos
Alberto, in a moment of rest, enjoying the Portuguese Coast
Alberto, a seasoned barefooter from Braga, Portugal, shares a lifetime of barefooting in photographs spanning from his childhood in the 1950′s to today. This invaluable collection is definitely an inspiration to all of us barefooters from around the world. You can see Alberto’s photos here »
Alberto has also started a new site in Portuguese promoting the benefits of a barefoot lifestyle, as well as sharing his wealth of experience that he has acquired over 60 years. You can visit Alberto’s new site at descalcismo.org
New Photos from Camilo in Chile
Camilo, barefooting in Coyhaique, Chile. Standing on the Simpson River Mirador.
Our Friend Camilo, from Santiago, Chile, has shared a new batch of photos from his trips to the Chilean country side between 2006 and 2012. Please take a look at them and be inspired by Camilo’s trips and the beautiful images he shares of his own country.
You can see Camilo’s updated photo album here »
YouTube Gathering, April 21, 2012
Mauricio Morales, AKA Barefoot Moe, was featured on this short video which was filmed at the 2012 YouTube Gathering at the Hard Rock Cafe in Toronto, Ontario April 21st, 2012
Spring is here! Let’s get Hiking!
Yes! Although it doesn’t really feel like spring in a lot of areas in Ontario – or Canada for that matter, the new season has sprung and it’s time to get out of our hibernation mode and start exploring the different areas around the city. What best way to start our barefooting season this year!?
Where to Hike in Toronto and Surrounding Areas
Despite Toronto is Canada’s biggest urban centre, it is a very “green” city; which offers many areas for outings and exploration. Among the most popular spots for exploration within the city we have:
- High Park
- Toronto Islands
- Don River Valley
- Humber River
- Central Ravines
- Scarborough Bluffs
Beyond the core of the city, there are also many, many areas and parks to explore around the GTA and the rest of the province.
Injuries While Barefoot: The Elephant in the Room
Okay, everybody. Bring it back in for a minute. We need to talk candidly about something.
For as much as many others and I promote the barefoot lifestyle and talk about how low-risk it is, a very real possibility is that we willactually get hurt because we’re not wearing protective shoes.
We can even get hurt wearing minimalist footwear when something might have protected us better. The general public believes that catastrophic injuries to bare feet are waiting in every aisle of every store and under every table of every restaurant. We know that’s not true, but injury risks still exist. It sucks.
