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Why Barefoot?

By Al Gauthier ⋅ December 6, 2009 ⋅ 20 comments

Why Barefoot? Because being barefoot is healthy for you! Because being barefoot can feel great! Because being barefoot is how our bodies were designed! Have you ever stopped to think about why we need so much support and protection? The answer is that we don’t. The answer is that the more we wear shoes, [...]

Barefoot Running: A Podiatrist’s Dilemma

By Al Gauthier ⋅ November 13, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Barefoot Running: A Podiatrist’s Dilemma: “Barefoot Running: A Podiatrist’s Dilemma By Dr Andrew Schneider Many people, even runners, do not realize that there is a small but significant subculture of serious runners who run barefoot. While you may expect to find these runners on the beach or in areas with a soft composite track, you’d [...]

Globe & Mail Interviews Living Barefoot’s Al Gauthier & Tina Dubois

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 15, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

There is also the Living Barefoot (www.livingbarefoot.info) site which launched in January and hosts The Barefoot Living Show podcast, launched yesterday. Founder and Vancouver barefooter Al Gauthier says membership has grown to about 140 people, with traffic reaching 4,000 hits a month.

Review – Feelmax Shoes

By Al Gauthier ⋅ July 1, 2009 ⋅ 18 comments

Feelmax Shoes Review Note: Feelmax felt our review was unfair and that we did not do our homework during this review. After some suggestions from readers and speaking with Feelmax we were send a new and larger size of Niesa for re-evaluation. Here is the new review: http://www.livingbarefoot.info/2010/05/feelmax-niesa-re-review/ There are three brands that are always [...]

A Case for Bare Feet

By Al Gauthier ⋅ January 10, 2009 ⋅ 11 comments

A Case for Bare Feet Paul J. Lucas*, Michael M. Berrow, Richard K. Frazine, and Robert A. Neinast See original Here Summary This paper describes barefooters: responsible people from all walks of life who greatly enjoy going barefoot as a lifestyle choice because of the pleasure it offers. Despite the fact that there are no [...]

5 Tips to Start Barefooting

By Al Gauthier ⋅ January 9, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Original Here The fact of the matter is YOU too can run, hike, dance, walk (even mosey if the mood were to strike) barefoot! Now, I’m not a trainer nor an MD, listen to your body and go slow, that’s the key. But if you’re ready to get started then read on. Here are 5 [...]

37 things to say when spotted barefoot

By Al Gauthier ⋅ January 6, 2009 ⋅ 8 comments

When walking or running barefoot you’ll often have curious folks ask why you’re unshod. Here are 37 light hearted responses you can try next time. Enjoy! You’re barefoot! 1) You’re not! 2) You’re observant! 3) You’re right! 4) Thanks for the tip. 5) No shit, Sherlock. Why aren’t you wearing shoes? 6) Don’t like ‘em. [...]