I'm sure their will not be many takers here but...
I have found that going bare footed is WAY better than wearing modern footwear, weather permitting. Benefits:
1. Makes you slow down a bit- this is good in the woods for awareness/observation & this is GREAT for those in the TAL* as we Americans in generally live way to fast
2. It's FAR MORE gentler on your body. As the soles of your feet toughen and callouse you slowly get past the whole "watch your step.watch your step.watch your step" mantra and you naturally get into a walking position and gait that is quite springy & fluid- far easier on the joints than the standard TAL* gait.
When I do wear shoes I tend to fall back into the TAL gait and I can (now) feel the banging in my ankles, knee's and hip joints........
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