Barefoot

Going barefoot is the practice of walking without shoes or socks. This practice is a sensory experience but is uncommon outdoors or in public places in industrialized countries and affluent societies where shoes are generally affordable. Several groups exist to promote a barefoot lifestyle.

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Barefoot hiking

On natural soil (and with some training on pretty much any surface), it is possible to take off the shoes and to hike barefoot. The United States as well several European countries have some barefoot hiking groups which organize shoeless excursions. Several German-speaking countries have barefoot parks which are designed to be ideal for going barefoot. There is one main book on the topic: "The Barefoot Hiker" by Richard Frazine. Here is an article detailing the author's pleasure in this activity.

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Barefoot sports

Most martial arts are practiced barefoot, as well as many gymnastics and dancing disciplines. Barefoot beach volleyball and beach soccer have become the favourites of many young people.

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Barefoot lifestyle

A significant portion of the population even in developed countries enjoy going barefoot and a few of them are resisting the taboo against doing this in public. They defend their barefoot lifestyle as completely harmless to other people and desire tolerance of their choice not to wear shoes.

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Barefoot related Images and Photos (experimental)

Barefoot Prodigy	Barefoot Contessa 1954	Barefoot in the Park 1967	The Barefoot Mailman 1951
Barefoot in the Park Robert Redford 1967