I’ve been Barefoot for 12 Years - I spent a day with BAREFOOTERS

[@AnthonyPadilla]

come back in a couple weeks for *I spent a day with MORTICIANS* UNCENSORED ON SPOTIFY ▸ open.spotify.com/show/5aOLuPenneHbhLh05fmkeu UNCENSORED ON APPLE ▸ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-spent-a-day-with/id1550213250

[@doggib]

ok

[@astronomical23]

Bet

[@ikigai_ivy]

gotcha

[@Crunchy-Chomp-Chomp]

Hell yeah!

[@Jurassic.blue0]

Ok

[@ash_tray]

Anthony is so open minded to every single guest he has. It makes me, as the viewer, also more open minded. He is perfect for interviews like this.

[@kvgiris]

"1.8 k like no comment let me fix that" for real actually the same for me I feel like these videos have made me a better person irl.

[@procrastinationismyprofession]

​@@kvgiriscan we just admit that if all humans were as open minded as anthony we would be living in a utopian society right now like even sociopaths would have better mental health sorry im on various drugs just having random thoughts

[@thejohnbackflip]

That is so true,I used to be a very close minded person who you couldnt get through to with anything even remotely outlandish but anthonys videos helped me to open my mind to others and hear them and accept them

[@kaded_cat]

Exactly, like it’s so easy to just open my mind up because of how open minded HE is

[@kaded_cat]

@@thejohnbackflipthat’s amazing I’m glad you were able to open your mind up 🥰😊

[@scarsound]

I remember being enrolled in a course that was led by an Indigenous man and he had us walk through a forrest bare foot and it was honestly such an amazing experience. My friends and I got lost but we were actually able to find the original path we were on and make it back to the rest of the group because we could physically feel that the path we got lost on was unfamiliar. When we told our instructor about this he was so freaking giddy, it was adorable! It’s amazing what the body can do if you let it.

[@barefootsue]

Great story. We just have to get out of the way!

[@scarsound]

@@barefootsue Oh my goodness, I loved your input in this video! It opened my eyes so much (especially as a fellow Canadian!) And yes, I agree 😊 I fully intend to go out to more rural areas to expand my barefootedness 😂

[@YouuGoGlennCoco]

GREAT share!!

[@barefootsue]

@@scarsound That’s great to hear. Let me know if I can help you in any way. I’m doing a virtual workshop on Dec 16. Packed with tips. 👣👣👣

[@Cwoissa]

I hate the feeling of grass and dirt

[@GabrielleGove]

I like how respectful the first lady was. She put socks on so it wouldn't make people uncomfortable when putting it on the seat. Love that

[@Jess-Rabbit]

She shouldn't be putting her nasty feet on the seat ever! With or without socks

[@breninznx]

its not about making people uncomfortable, it's about having common sense and not putting their extremely dirty feet on the seat

[@kay-oc2zm]

​@@breninznxyou'd think so but it's not for everyone. Depends on the country

[@aerindinescarro47]

@@breninznxanti-shoe doesn’t mean anti-showers.

[@breninznx]

@@aerindinescarro47 the moment you touch your feet on public roads it's already full of bacteria, and i'm not even gonna talk about the visible dirty

[@aggs1295]

I’m hoping Anthony will never stop crashing through the ceiling

[@ae831]

And why should he stop?

[@Ferny8erny]

@@ae831 I never said he should stop 🤷‍♂️

[@SelfMadeDocumentary]

Why do they keep fixing the ceiling, he just keeps going through it. 😅

[@Thorns_in_my_Eyes]

One day there will be no ceiling left to crash through 😢

[@mag12aout]

Must be very expensive though…

[@Devious_Dino]

These interviews just give so much insight on other groups of people that I never would’ve thought to look at otherwise

[@squidgamersquidgamer5273]

Samee

[@zingyburger]

And the dumbest shit you could ever find lmao

[@Samsamo888]

Surely you're not normalizing this garbage???

[@Villasloth]

@@Samsamo888 it's not hurting you is it?

[@GoneFishingAway]

@@Villasloth Just because it doesn't mean that shouldn't also not care. Something like shouldn't be normalize.

[@jennid8958]

My daughter is partially blind..she's 3 now and a little more used to shoes, but she hated shoes for a good while. I realized it's because she was using her feet to feel where she was at. The different surfaces helped her get around easier. I'm not so strict about shoes with her anymore.

[@charlie9619]

im not blind (yet), but i do have REALLY terrible vision, i think it was

[@SpaceArrow222]

@@charlie9619 I immediately thought of Toph, too! I love her

[@whknws9595]

woahh thats so cool!! ive heard of deaf folks using their feet to "feel" sound but never thought of how that could help blind folks too

[@sophiaisabelle027]

These barefooters seem to be humble and down to earth people. We appreciate Anthony's kindness and generosity all the way. We like to see more of these unfold.

[@YOUENJOYLIFE]

It was great to chat with him ❤

[@-bugbite]

literally down to earth

[@YOUENJOYLIFE]

@@-bugbite lol

[@kimhaneul1509]

​@@-bugbite lmao same thoughts

[@jaxtheoverlord6959]

was that a pun lmao

[@Jaz.Loves.Makeup]

Learning that people wear shoes in their houses was the most mindblowing thing for me as a kid because I feel like the norm in Australia is to be barefoot. Going out somewhere like school, work, shops, etc you wear shoes but like to the beach, park, river, in a house, etc NEVER wear them & that's normal here.

[@wawis231]

A lot of places wear shoes 😭many places in Latin America broom and mop the floors everyday bc of it, im glad my home is shoe free, it stays cleaner for longer

[@zokoravonyensloh]

I'm pretty sure it's an american thing. I learned this a few years ago and honestly im still not over it. Like it does not make any sense! You take your shoes off when you get into the house.

[@robot3266]

Yea it's weird but I think most people in Europe and Asia wear slippers inside

[@oompal3240]

@@zokoravonyenslohNah, my grandma’s Mexican and she’s the only one that wears shoes in the house

[@noellelarson5704]

@@oompal3240 are they house shoes tho or just her outside shoes

[@Cultured_Ayato]

I would never go out in a city barefoot knowing what the ground there looks like but honestly it feels nice to go out in the nature barefoot from time to time

[@Karol-cj9fy]

Same, I'm pretty sure if I walked barefoot outside I'd get glass in my foot or other injuries weekly. That being said, at home it's barefoot all the time, I wear shoes with no socks on and back when I was camping semi-regularily I'd wear no shoes either.

[@jules-yay]

walking in nature is the best for being barefoot but walking in man made floors is so disgusting i’m not putting my precious dogs through that ☠️

[@itsOZone]

if you walk around without shoes you prob build up a lot of callus, which can be pretty strong.

[@stagnantfox3027]

I like how Mara's relationship is basically two extremes. One always goes barefoot, the other always wears shoes even at their house. Kinda poetic?

[@justanautisticnerd8969]

Opposites attract

[@theantagonist801]

and then their children are all half barefoot and half shoed smh

[@moukhu]

@@theantagonist801 just one shoe

[@moukhu]

There's a poem waiting to be written

[@uncannyashes]

There once was a mother of two... Her husband always wore shoes. Her barefoot feet could always speak, for what others simply can't do.

[@OddstarHasbeen]

As someone who is almost NEVER barefoot (shoes until home, socks and slippers around the house, etc.) and is extremely uncomfortable around feet, this was an interesting episode to watch for me, very educational

[@SockiThePoser]

Definitely, the only time I don’t wear shoes or socks is during a shower

[@roabythecow]

@@SockiThePoser I genuinely find that surprising that you even wear socks constantly. I understand shoes, but socks? I only wear socks when I wear shoes or if the house is cold. Otherwise, I kind of have sensory issues with them, and I've heard other people do too. Everyone's different, I guess.

[@Saturnthroughstars]

@@roabythecow I mean, not being bothered by certain textures is neurotypical.

[@DudeTotally1000]

I never understood the aversion to feet some people have. It's just a part of the body and a pretty important part at that.

[@Corey_Kinger]

@@roabythecowthe sensations of being barefoot is something I really enjoy. I just feel more connected.

[@Unicorn-min]

Omg, I love the older lady. She sounds so sweet, optimistic and calming all at once. She's giving positive vibes

[@bookabin9995]

i love how neutral you are, like you’ve interviewed satanists and religious people and all in between and being a person that just wants to know everything i love how unbiased all the info is :))

[@doobiesmokes669]

10000% agree with this!!

[@TheProwlingSleepster]

^^^^

[@sillyfluffysheep]

ikr!! he never judges so many how odd it seems to most people and I appreciate him so much for that ^^

[@kochamchmurki4122]

Except for the flatearthers interview lmao

[@zetro_cloud]

@@kochamchmurki4122 that's reasonable

[@jajdhck]

I'm not a barefooter, but I totally get what they mean, I love walking barefoot, I don't ever wear shoes or slippers at home, mostly not even socks if it's not too cold, walking barefoot feels so good, I love walking on the grass or sand in the spring and summer, you feel connected to the nature, you feel free, grounded and fore some reason it feels really healthy. Also as a person with weak joints I feel like a have more control when I feel the ground and I never stumble over my feet

[@Julessa]

Me too!

[@OArchivesX]

Bare feet are not meant for most hard surfaces we walk on. And we invented shoes+socks for a reason, shoes didn't always exist, why invent them millenia ago then? At home sure, I'm always in socks for comfort, also cleanliness, it's crazy how people in the US wear shoes in their house. It's obviously not practical to walk outside barefoot unless you only walk on soft earth or grass in nature. Walking around barefoot in that studio where everyone else has shoes on. No thanks. Cleanliness is the biggest reason.

[@kayleighselina.3152]

I'm definitely this and I HATE sleeping with socks on. I feel like I can't breathe. 🤣

[@chococak33]

Same

[@CrazyCosmicCakes]

Same honestly!!

[@rjkbuny]

I personally can’t imagine walking into a public bathroom and still feeling hygienic. Brings me back to college days where people basically get foot fungus if they don’t wear flip flops to go shower. Makes me feel like it only works for them because not a lot of people do it. Barefoot Sue is bomb tho, out in nature where the environment is relatively safe, sounds like a great experience. (As long as u don’t walk on terrain with those parasites that go thru ur feet…)

[@AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHs]

parasites that go through your feet??

[@DamnDort]

How does one wash their feet with flip flops on

[@AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHs]

@@DamnDort lift your foot out of it clean foot put foot back in shoe

[@kovots]

@@AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHs Yea they exist though not so much in North America but Tropical zones and Africa. Strongyloides and Guinea worm are two of them if I remember correctly.

[@kovots]

This. I love being barefoot in nature but anywhere in a man-made structure is gross. Nature cleans itself and dirt is actually usually sanitary but public bathrooms, hospital floors, even fast food or retail stores are all so disgusting. I'd rather have my own sweat and dead skin cells from the insole of my shoe on my feet than whatever is on those floors (plus that's the reason people wear clean socks, duh!)

[@emmathe82nd]

I don't think I would ever fully go barefoot but I think the thing about feeling connected to the ground more without shoes is definitely true. I have depression and something I struggle with a lot is feeling in my head and feeling cloudy like life isn't real. I dissociate a lot. Something I found really helps with this is just going outside and walking barefoot in the grass. You feel connected to the earth you feel a physical sensation which helps bring you fully into the moment and out of your head. It really helps ground you.

[@barefootsue]

Good point. Barefoot definately helps ground you indoors and outdoors. I go outside every morning to connect and introduce my feet/body to what the temperature/terrain is so my body is prepared for the day ahead and it definately brings me into the present moment!

[@emmathe82nd]

@@UhideNcryWhileIseek that's why I would never fully go barefoot i wouldn't want to risk stepping on broken glass and needles (which does happen and people have had to go to the hospital)

[@afiiik1]

There are "barefoot" shoes that have thin soles and are wide enough and light enough to give you an almost barefoot experience while protecting your feet at the same time. Brands like Vivo, Belenka, Barebarics, Peerko, Feelgrounds....

[@barefootsue]

@@afiiik1 thank you. And they are great option for starting your bare foot journey👣

[@chlorineii]

I’ve been having this exact issue for a little over a year now but I’ve never seen it put into words. I’ll have to try this.

[@devolve2645]

In Australia, the amount of people that are barefoot constantly is hilarious. I would go barefoot to most places but because of the heat burning on concrete it’s somewhat easy to get blisters so I personally don’t do it. But I’ll go anywhere in Aus and I’ll see so many people barefoot and no one cares. It’s amazing

[@hollygeorge4688]

I’m Aussie too and sometimes I go barefoot to catch public transport to the beach like it’s pretty normal. 😂

[@grantmctaggart9942]

Oh good it’s not just me. I was wondering “why is this a thing? I’m sure there’s heaps of bearfoot people in Sydney?”

[@Lilly1Ozzie]

It's true! I lived there for 2 years in a community and we were barefoot most of the time. Black bottoms of the feet, no problem 😆

[@goblinhunt8326]

I almost never wear shoes and I live in Alabama, concrete is hot, my feet have gotten used to it though

[@maydaygayday9390]

@@goblinhunt8326 same, when I was younger. Now I can’t stand it when things touch my feet

[@nadia828]

Watching this really made me realize how constructed we are by society without even realizing it, it's kinda scary. I'm tempted to be barefoot now.

[@livingtheskylife]

Barefoot Sue is my girl! I used to laugh at barefooters until I finally tried going barefoot for a week and it changed my perception completely. Walking barefoot is a beautiful mindfulness practice that re-connects us with nature. I am so happy Anthony covered this community!

[@dianeaishamonday9125]

Eyyy! I literally just watched your video on ketamine therapy! Fancy seein' you here 😁

[@barefootsue]

Thankyou dear Sky! You certainly put barefooting out there with our video. 👣👣Love you. 💕

[@sejalb725]

There was never a need to laugh tho, just let people live

[@maeluri]

I think it's totally understandable to be barefoot at home, in your yard, on the grass or beach, etc. I'm always barefoot at home and we don't wear shoes inside. However, I'm concerned about safety and hygiene issues for public establishments and streets. Some answers didn't seem very logical to me, but it was interesting anyways.

[@ziplocbag4303]

Completely agree. Luckily, you can get barefoot shoes, no heel, wide toe box so you don’t squeeze the dogs, and the sole is basically a thin, flexible layer that you can still feel each and every little thing beneath you

[@jilliantex]

yeah I dont think they really went in depth but I think in societal-city area, which is where most people live , is a terrible place to be barefoot but in a natural area with all dirt roads grassy fields forest etc that nature is pretty much made to be barefoot like less likely to harm your feet in a city so they all must be in area with less man-made materials around

[@imogengannon6]

@@jilliantex I’m a bere footer who lives in the city. The streets aren’t as dirty as you’d think, and even if there is something like broken glass I can just walk around it, and if I DO steep on something my feet are so strong at this point that it likely won’t even puncture

[@helloeverybody8204]

Yeah where I'm from ill likely get an infection and diseases and other nasty things so barefoot house, beach, grass yes but public no

[@luizarolla]

I'm from one of the biggest citys in The world. I take my shoes of whenever I feel safe doing it, but couldn't imagine myself walking barefoot thru the center of my city or public transportation... the sidewalks in my neighborhood maybe, but the filthyness of downtown never...

[@crystalthunderheart8895]

About a year ago I switched to barefoot shoes. Because I learned of what normal shoes slowly do to your body, and I wanted to naturally heal my body. My hip pain is gone now. I noticed unexpected improvements such as balancing being more grounded and secure, being able to recover quickly from any kind of trip or misstep almost in a cartoonish way honestly. I heard of these unexpected improvements from others, but I didn't actually believe it until it happened. Also because my feet have always been very very sensitive, in general I'm more sensitive with sensory issues, can't stand any tags or seams. So I've always worn my shoes and clothes a little bigger. With barefoot shoes I can actually get the correct size now since it has such a wide toe box and so roomy. It took some time of getting used to, but now that I've made the transition I definitely prefer barefoot shoes over the regular shoes, they're much more comfortable. I also noticed something else, I find myself craving more textured and strange surfaces instead of flat concrete, even if that strange serface is concrete it's much better than flat. And my feet feel stronger, which is strange I thought I already had strong feet but now it's like wow

[@dapidapidap]

I'm not a barefooter because of society but I can totally relate with you about craving textured surface! I love the tingling sensation and the body feel fresh immediately ❤

[@janecampbell4662]

With Covid I isolated a LOT because of my health and spent all of my time in slippers that were loose and now my toe box is bigger too! It was so odd shopping for shoes because I haven’t bought new ones in years and I immediately noticed the difference

[@alexandraraxenidis4945]

In South Africa its super common to walk around barefoot. It's not frowned upon if you go into a grocery store without shoes. Some schools even encourage kids to be barefoot in primary school

[@wheatstonebridge]

That's awesome

[@robynvercetti9476]

Yeah I'm from SA and yeah that's true

[@kaylayhere]

I totally get it! Why use shoes if there is no danger of getting sick or getting too cold? :)

[@mariesaldc]

I'm from Russia and that sounds kind of wild to me. Not only we have snow 6 months of the year where i live, but it's also always risky bc you can step in glass or needles or something sharp. I only go barefoot inside and prefer to wear crocs on the beach.

[@Duckduckobtusegoose]

In high school I had a best friend from SA(her whole family born there and immigrated to Canada) because of her I learned a functional amount of Afrikaans and anytime we went out for a walk, I slowly started not wearing shoes like her. It was really nice to be able to get the hang of it and I actually have a wide foot and my toes have splayed out much more since I’ve known her as they used to al overlap each other. Thanks for helping my feet Nicól!

[@chezamau]

When my dad was younger he accidentally stepped on a lost sewing needle. And he couldn't find it. Went on with his life. Some time later he felt something on the bottom of his foot, picked at it, ended up pulling out that needle. He was pretty traumatized by it and wears shoes all the time now.

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

Feet as a sewing needle locator and storage space, seems like a win to me.

[@sarairicechannel]

Unfortunately I did this x 20. I made a little rain stick in art class and it had pins in it (probably dumb for kids to have) and I stepped on it. Tons of needles went through my foot and the nerve pain was awful. I still remember it at nearly 30 years old.

[@UnruleyJ]

I knew somebody years ago that stepped on a sewing needle and never felt it .But it traveled up to his knee through an artery in his foot and caused problems from there.

[@navigatingjxss]

EEEEEGHHH oml that is awful to think about

[@chrisrubin6445]

some time later????? how much later??? how long he have a needle in his foot????

[@Endbrick]

We once had a trip with the school where we had to walk in order to get donations. My classmate brought his mom who watched our class the entire trip and she also walked barefoot for 45km. I kinda felt bad for her because everyone gave her bad looks and also went up to her son to make fun of him. We talked while walking and i was really impressed about her confidence. She was really fun to talk to and taught me alot it about how it increases your health and connection to the earth. Lovely woman ❤️

[@spoidabetch]

we're all born disliking shoes lowkey. i always see babies taking their shoes off and throwing them as hard as possible 😆 also i laughed so hard when anthony thought canada had some kinda weird shoe law when she was actually referring to snow/cold weather

[@barefootsue]

Babies want to be able to feel the ground and their environment so that their brain knows where they are. And yes the Canada thing was pretty funny.

[@Axolotl720]

@@barefootsueit’s because babies are blind for the first few years of their life

[@aburame_lennon3629]

I was honestly thinking the same. I hate wearing shoes.

[@delaneyreyes8995]

From what I’ve learned it’s because babies are learning to walk and balance themselves so having bare feet allows them to grip and balance.

[@marcusrosales3344]

And clothes...

[@topazwolf08]

As someone who used to get yelled at for running around barefoot outside when I was a kid, this reminds me how good that felt and how much I hated wearing shoes. I have adhd so the sensory aspect of it probably helped me when I was little

[@NightsongTheWolf]

I loooove going in my backyard barefoot! I also have diagnosed adhd!

[@lupindraws]

I also have ADHD and have always HATED wearing shoes, because I was barefoot so much as a kid I still have very tough soles and can even walk on gravel comfortably. I live in a city so I wear shoes for safety and warmth as an adult but I yeet those shoes off my feet any chance I get. hahaha.

[@rossbob4215]

Time to break the pattern here I suppose😂 (I’m still trying to get an official diagnosis-but I’ve been suspected of adhd since I was little) I COULD NOT stand being barefoot anywhere that wasn’t my house. I took karate & when my dojo would do outside demonstrations on grass it was not a good time for me. Solution: I requested to wear shoes for these activities 🥴 Too bad I don’t have a wolf/animal pfp/username to match 💀

[@Ivvelis]

As someone with adhd/autism, I have a really hard time focusing with shoes on. Stores are super sensory overload, I can never focus or think when I walk around but if I'm barefoot it's super easy. I'm so focused on where I'm walking it shuts up the brain static. But it's so stigmatized that it's tricky to just live my life my way.

[@ornjcat]

I love how the first three comments here are from/relating to wolves

[@moyyopia]

I never thought it was possible for anyone to walk on legos let alone jump on them 😭 I love how profound these people are. The way they put their thoughts into words were beautiful. This was a very enjoyable interview & very eye-opening.

[@tilenHD]

its because skin becomes more tough

[@Ecletcher]

With all the stigma, people underestimate one power: the ability to walk on legos

[@TheAmazingHuman-Man2]

I’ve been going barefoot for a while now and it has made a huge difference with playing with my niece and nephew. Not because of stepping on hazards, but just my form, flexibility, function, etc. I used to have weak runner’s knees which meant I couldn’t squat or place any significant weight on my knees except for walking/running. It used to take so much more effort to get up and down. I looked like gpa bending down to pick something up. Now I can keep up and be the cool fun uncle.

[@hollo0o583]

I would’ve loved to see that experiment off the carpet.

[@edwardcallisto4485]

I am barefoot a lot, not as a conscious choice, but since you mention that i have had low reactions to stepping on things of the sort... I guess the brain just knows to step softly to inspect so even if I can't stop the motion I am aware of it and know it hurts twice if I get upset lol

[@jordanleighwheatley]

I would be a "sock footer". I looooaaaaathhee the feeling of crummy, particles under my bare feet. I never go fully barefoot or in sandals. I love socks and enjoy walking around in just socks. So I can relate to this.

[@heaven8mysoul]

you’d get holes in a lotta socks

[@hunnybeezy]

Omg same! I would have to have immaculate floors to be able to do that, like not one single dirt crumb. Makes me lose my mind lol. Im good with socks 24/7, especially cuz my feet are always freezing 🥶

[@e.h.4933]

I am with you on this. I like my feet out of shoes but I want something soft and a barrier from the sand and dirt. I will change socks a lot because I like them clean too.

[@ezrafaith6592]

Not so good at walking in water though

[@jordanleighwheatley]

@@ezrafaith6592 no definitely not. I probably wouldn't enjoy that in any form

[@ClaraBell3452]

I've been barefoot hiking for a few years now and it has completely changed my hiking game. I'm able to hike for twice as long without getting tired. You use your energy more efficiently.

[@amymanicom1487]

Sue is so wise and has SUCH good energy

[@barefootsue]

Thank you! I appreciate you saying that. :)

[@rwbyab7423]

My mother once took me “earth walking” we went to one of our local trails, at first I was hesitant but I felt every thing. The rocks, the mud between my toes. I felt like a kid again doing it. Walking barefoot shouldn’t be shamed. Lol, it’s just part of our body that nature gave us embrace it.

[@morenag.7769]

Okay….that’s the questioned I just asked above. So, is this like “earthing?”

[@sejalb725]

İt's so stupid to shame it like how is it affecting you

[@GuilhermeGomes-rd8zm]

Hi! I'm a physical therapist from Brazil, and a lot of what was talked actually has a scientific background to it. Specially about posture and running. Our body developed to be the most functional it can be, and has great capability to adapt to its environment, so when you add an external factor (shoes in this case) it will adapt to be in it (feet will become narrow, slightly different muscles groups will be engaged when walking/running, different center of gravity leading to change in your posture, etc). Also it may increase the probability of injury, because shoes add a few inches between the sole of your feet and the ground and any movement that tips your foot inwards or outwards (eversion and inversion) will tip the sole of your shoe and cause a much grater motion than your ankle range of motion can handle (like twisting your ankles in heels). There's so much more that can be addressed but I'm glad to see them making decisions based in science and not just because "I just feel like it". Love your vids Anthony, thanks for bringing good content!

[@barefootsue]

Thank you for writing this explanation so eloquently. I'm thrilled there is a lot of science to reference (and I've read a lot of it) as it makes it more attractive for people to try.

[@boredjerboa]

this is so funny to me, growing up in australia and as an adult in new zealand most ppl dont wear shoes unless your working, like, shoes are optional most of the time. Like, we just, got to the grocery store etc. barefoot. So wild that being barefoot is such a huge thing in other countries

[@andromedaspark2241]

New Zealand sounds awesome every time it's mentioned.

[@boredjerboa]

@@andromedaspark2241 ngl the best decision i ever made was moving to NZ, its not perfect by any means, but its pretty damn good ^^

[@Xman156]

It's because most societies have been brainwashed to think that going barefoot is very bad. For example, many food service places, even those that don't server anything with glass, will not allow you to go in barefoot because it's a hygiene issue. But they don't stop to think even for a microsecond how shoes are any more hygenic to the food being served. It should be obvious that shoes bring in the same germs from the outside as bare feet, but they don't think about this because they are so biased and brainwashed.

[@LilRedWitch]

I hate wearing shoes after over a decade of constant martial arts and I find myself more comfortable without shoes also growing up in the woods. I wear shoes in social situations but I feel more confident in my balance and mobility without shoes on. Super interesting! I didn’t know this was a lifestyle. Mine is just kind of a habit of not wearing shoes until I go out. Love the openness 🫰🏻

[@shhinysilver1720]

I am currently in martial arts, and i agree.

[@LilRedWitch]

@@shhinysilver1720 it’s that muscle memory and monke feet you get 🤣

[@kaylajay741]

I went barefoot for two weeks in high school for a project. I thought I would suffer- ended up LOVING it. The *hardest* thing was social stigma. But when I went back to wearing shoes, it KILLED me. I had to throw off my shoes *while driving* because it was so unbearable after getting used to bare feet.

[@Paigewe]

I hope you can go barefoot again soon :)

[@cell172]

I've never heard of Anthonys channel before but this has me really interested to see more. As a barefooter I have little interest in convincing other people. I just want to normalize it for myself and those that choose to go barefoot. This video, with its hundred thousand viewers, goes a long way towards helping us be accepted in society. So thank you.

[@barefootsue]

Hello felllow barefooter. I am also trying to normalize barefooting as I believe we should all have a choice about what we wear on our feet. But I'm also, very passionate about sharing the benefits! Happy Barefooting!

[@imogengannon6]

This. I have no problem with people wearing shoes, as long as they don’t make me wear them

[@azukib2230]

Fellow barefooted here and also an Anthony fan. Welcome! This is a great channel with amazingly accepting and compassionate interviews. I actually gasped out loud with joy with I saw that the new video is about us!

[@connorgamer96]

No fucking way you've never seen anthony padilla , fucking smosh for 12 years?!

[@Meeretto]

@@connorgamer96 not everyone is chronically online. People have other interests out there beside the internet

[@goofyahhuser569]

I love how Anthony is very kind and respectful to everyone he interviews

[@storiesinthedust]

i saw a tiktok the other day about how often middle/upper class white people "aesthetize" poverty . things like minimalism and van life are just pretty ways we cosplay poverty. it helped me realize why i had always find those things to be kind of "off." society so often shames people for living in their cars or not having a lot of possessions, but when you choose it as a privileged person, its a "lifestyle" worthy of a social media page or a brand. i dont think its "wrong" per se but it is something to think about.

[@simonghoul3602]

that's just a theory though... not everyone is going to do it for aesthetics. I think there are a million reasons for people to wish to do that (broad examples: comformity, mental illness, monotony, experience, passion/career, etc) Channel 5 is someone that lived in a van out of passion, great for traveling and also to get news and document what's happening in the world. (it's a news yt channel)

[@barefootsue]

I hear you. I've been living a barefoot lifestyle for over 12 years now and it was a "calling" for me. I spent a lot of time walking in the forest and one day, a message came to me. I didn't hear it or read it, it just dropped into my being. I truly believe it came from Mother Nature. She said, "Bring people back to the forest." I didn't understand how I was to do that until a couple of months later I came home from a walk in the forest again, in my shoes/hiking boots, and this time I took them and my socks off and set my barefeet on the rock I was sitting on only to get a very strong message that I should be barefoot. And I was to be an example to others to show them the way back to nature. I was totally embarrassed at first and it was extremely uncomfortable, but I persisted. I believe this is my life work. I'm not sure if it has to do with the colour of my skin, my gender, or my assumed class. It's not for me to decide. But I am extremely grateful to Anthony for helping me to spread the message to go barefoot, at least some of the time, and hopefully people will reconnect with nature. Thank you for raising this point.

[@HannahLussenden]

Anything a wealthy/well off person does will be criticised. It will be seen as inauthentic or copying or making something just an aesthetic. Listen to what people are saying and why they make these choices. Humans are designed for simplicity. Happiness comes from simplicity and simple living. If someone is claiming to be happier with their life choices that emulate not having much, why would that be a point of contention or criticism?

[@gilly_axolotl]

That's sorta fair but is that really relevant to this video?

[@Hannahsx]

as someone actually living in poverty, this is so not true. These people just like going barefoot, my god

[@mattildeo1950]

i was barefoot during all my high school years. Got way more fetishists stare and propositions than negative feedback

[@louisa7034]

did you go to school without shoes? im in hs and want to do this but idk

[@JustAPintOfMilk]

i do barefoot hiking and havent gotten one negative feedback. But you just made me realise that i should prolly worry more when people make photos of me and my feet while i hike. Didnt even come to my mind that people have fetishes about that 😅

[@mattildeo1950]

@@louisa7034 Yes! Just Try it once, maybe with a friend if you're embarrassed for the first time , it's funny and pleasant

[@alexanderthemidI]

@@mattildeo1950 wtf

[@anahi.1i]

@@mattildeo1950 i always had nightmares of going to school without shoes and it makes me so embarrassed honestly i could never

[@01031999sweet]

When I was a child I used to go barefoot on the rocky non-paved country roads of my village and to this day I cannot understand how I did it, but now, watching this video, it makes sense... I just didn't think about it! I was a carefree child and I wasn't afraid of like "Oh! This is gonna hurt!" Thank you for the very eye-opening video!

[@RianLyons]

I used to be a part-time barefooter and it really helped because I have severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy and being barefoot, even though the sensation in my feet is almost entirely absent, I still got much more sensory feedback when barefoot. I had to give it up after having both big toes amputated and ending up with a gaping hole in my right heel. I even have to wear shoes to bed now. I miss being able to go barefoot but some people, like me, can’t.

[@barefootsue]

At least you got to try it and thanks for sharing your story.

[@userunfound8171]

This is interesting! I’m diabetic and I prefer to always have something on my feet as I’m worried about infections and such.

[@izumi11]

i love how you can tell how much anthony cares about these videos and making a connection with these ppl. the fact that he ran a mile and a half barefoot beforehand shows that he wants to understand these ppl and share all this information using his platform. plus, i wasnt expecting him to ask about reflexology which is something i was super interested to hear these guys talk about. this man does his research. love u anthony

[@barefootsue]

You are so right. He went out of his way to do the research and to run barefoot, which is tough to do!

[@OneTruth42]

I had foot pain for years then one day after reading a bit about shoes I just decided to transition to minimalist/barefoot shoes and after about 2 weeks all of the pain had pretty much disappeared and never came back! I would highly suggest people look into different barefoot brands and trying them out, you can do a fairly slow transition but honestly once you've tried them for a while you probably wont want to go back.

[@karina_mir13]

me watching this in bed with fuzzy socks

[@Yer_blue_angel]

You monster

[@mistyflowerzzz]

LMAO SAME

[@probablyhawa]

npc

[@allu_smudge56]

Me to lol

[@ashloye]

I put on socks just before the video started

[@MysticMindAnalysis]

As a naturist, I get the appeal of going barefoot. I never wear clothes while I'm at home. But I'm also dyspraxic and not always 100% aware of my surroundings, so shoes keep me safe. Plus I hate the sensory ick of stepping on puddles or wet soil. So if I have to wear clothes, then I'll keep my feet safe while doing so.

[@Goosenugget1]

Look into barefoot shoes!

[@susanregan3370]

I find being barefoot makes me more aware of my surroundings. There’s 100,000-200,000 sensory receptors in our feet. 😊👣

[@azukib2230]

Start with thin sandals ◡̈

[@kayla_mallen]

I'm so happy anthony did this video!! Going barefoot much more often sounds weird until you do it and you never go back! Walking barefoot on grass/earth as a regular practice is amazing and really grounds you, literally!! As a kid with sensory problems, I always hated socks and shoes and I look back and think this might be one of the reasons why!!

[@sam_is_trash]

"If you don't look at what you're walking on, it won't affect you as much" I THOUGHT THAT WAS JUST A ME THING I don't go everywhere barefoot but, ever since I walked, I didn't force myself to wear shoes. I ran around our yard w/o shoes ALL the time. It didn't matter if it was stickers, rocks, twigs, or mud. I never wear shoes in the house, rarely socks. I admire these people so much, & I learned a lot of stuff! Thx Anthony

[@Vicxx795]

I’m from New Zealand and walking around barefoot is a pretty normal occurrence. I can go to the supermarket and there could be a couple people not in shoes.

[@MsAndrealOrtiz]

Amazing❤

[@dapidapidap]

I wish there are more places like this!

[@benjo3459]

South Auckland? down south?

[@filipmazic5486]

This was so interesting and insightful! I think the top reasons more of us aren't barefoot are 1) ignorance by assuming wearing shoes is just "something you do" and never having considered it, and 2) being barefoot will make you a weird dirty hippie. Social pressure is really the reason, being barefoot needs to not be stigmatized.

[@kulkykari2765]

While I can understand and agree with this to some extent, I personally choose not to be barefoot because of the germs present in public areas. It’s easier and more natural in terms of balance and feels nice to be barefoot but you’re at much more risk for disease, fungus, or parasites.

[@jadibdraws]

I can relate to them on not liking to wear socks but I can't go out in public barefoot I've had nightmares about that kinda thing and don't want to step on splinters and glass shards

[@barefootsue]

No judgment at all. It's a choice. At least you don't wear socks!

[@noodlesthefox435]

pretty much perfect middle ground is sandals. inside I always go barefoot but outside sandals are amazing. they still give you freedom but also protect your feet.

[@Kyosumari]

I prefer being barefoot but that's why I wear sandals! I have diabetes and so I have to be careful about going barefoot

[@maritje4225]

Yes! On a tiny tropical island I’d go barefoot for short distances and I loved it... until I got a splinter 😂 so then I went back to my flip flops

[@TheAmazingHuman-Man2]

In my own experience they are sort of a non-issue. I started going barefoot essentially to continue running when injuries/chronic pain became too much. It’s a very long process and a skill to be honed, but stepping on things or scuffing my feet on pavement for miles isn’t even the most painful part anymore. Not really pain, but the strengthening of muscles like my arms and core take up more of my attention/effort at this point. I’ve stepped on sand spurs, rocks, glass, dog poop, etc and none of it has stopped me or made me feel like quitting. Last week I was running in a new big city and got to a section that was dark, but I could tell it was just a minefield of broken glass. I just slowed down, straightened out my posture a little extra, looked forward like sue recommended, and did my best to avoid the largest pieces that I could see with my peripheral vision in the dim lighting. Didn’t cut myself or feel anything really that could be distinguished from the little pebbles I frequently step on.

[@prawnchips9461]

This video made me realise how good it is to not wearing shoes. I've been in quarantine for a week so I was at home and not wearing shoes everyday. It feels amazing to be barefoot and just walking on floor, dirt and stones in the yard.

[@connorgamer96]

I never wear shoes in my house

[@Maisked]

I've hated shoes ever since I was kid, and will take any opportunity I can not to wear them. To watch this video and to hear everything I've ever felt put into words genuinely feels so refreshing!

[@emikawaneru666]

I thought we all knew it's healthier to go barefoot, but use shoes anyway for comfort Excited to see it from different perspective

[@moshroomba]

I was always told it's unsanitary and unsafe, and we wore shoes because it's safer. It's interesting to see how different people are taught because of different cultures or upbringings.

[@kylepollard9862]

Shoes are primarily just for safety. Keeping feet safe from weather and sharp objects. But they don't really provide true comfort and they do far more harm than they do good.

[@Travelbyailsa]

@@moshroomba unsafe in the modern world

[@CristinaDiMarco]

I believe it’s better barefoot on soft natural surfaces like dirt and sand but shoes help with hard flat unnatural surfaces

[@miekiepiekie1]

Yeah lol. That's what I thought. I went to a podo therapist one day, cuz I have issues with my right hip. I wear vans outside and barefoot at home. She told me to wear something with a harder sole like vans inside my home :'). Cuz that would be healthier for your feet. And she was confused my feet are flexible. I'm not doing it tho. I feel like my blood flow is already pretty bad in my feet. Toes go red or blue real fast. And are always extremely cold. Even in summer. I'm not going to restrict my foot more. When I wore sandals with massage knobs I didn't have these issues. Whitch is why I want to go barefoot now. I really don't understand why people think it's better to restrict your feets movement :') Almost everyone I know of wears slippers inside with really thick and hard soles. The ones you will break your ankle in if you step on an uneven surface lol. You would adjust to it if you were barefoot or wear something with a flexible sole lol

[@RemyDoesYT]

I used to be a barefooter when I was younger. I planned on sticking with it my whole life, until I stepped on broken glass 3 separate times, had to get stitches, and used crutches. Respect to the people who CAN do this their whole life.

[@BlinkinFirefly]

l love how Anthony is willing to go beyond just listening to the stories, but also tries to be a part of and experience what some of his guests are talking about

[@inavanderleden9517]

This interview is so interesting. I never wear my shoes indoors(besides my slippers), I would definitely go barefoot on grass, sand and water but just not on public places because of the bacteria and viruses there! Anthony you gave us another amazing video❤ keep the up with the good work👍❤️

[@Yer_blue_angel]

Idk why but I love being barefoot. I walk around without shoes or socks all the time but only around my house and yard. I don’t in public because I get embarrassed easily (I don’t even wear flip flops cuz people are creepy and like feet sometimes) My feet have adapted to walking on rocks so I’m immune now. Also I run much faster without shoes. Never understood how legos hurt, they feel good like the people in the video said

[@LexTheDweeb]

Because they're walking on LEGOs over carpet. On hardwood floor there is much more pressure and those sharp corners can make you bleed.

[@andromedaspark2241]

Ad a kid I ran barefoot all the time. Running around on my Grandma's gravel driveway was no problem. Now they're too sensitive. I'm not sure why the difference is but inside I'm like you...I don't wear shoes unless i have to do it. It feels so much better. I used to wear heels but ugh those are torture. I'm not sure how barefoot is weird but walking on tiptoes and spikes is sexy.

[@delaneykeller1389]

I also understand the feel-good of walking gravel and stuff but I'm also a masochist so 🤷🏻‍♀️ pain feels good

[@susanregan3370]

@@andromedaspark2241 your feet become super sensitive when you were shoes all the time. Slowly expose them to being barefoot and you’ll soon be running on gravel again!!!👣👣 I have a course online to teach you how to do it slowly!

[@thenoiseunderyourbed3404]

Unlike some interviewers I've watched, I feel Anthony genuinely wants to learn about lifestyles and is open-minded to ideas instead of making others feel out of place. Great job making humans feel human :)

[@turtlechow18]

As a kid growing up in the countryside i went barefoot as much as possible, never wore shoes in my yard at all and used to even walk on the roads and trails barefoot. I still living in the city go barefoot when i can, like in parks or by the water. It feels to freeing. I also have always used the word feet prison to describe socks haha

[@barefootsue]

I also call them Foot Coffins!

[@capedkat]

The lego's was a brilliant idea. I imagined barefooters had a bit more dureability to manage rough terrain, but I never knew the extend of it. Barefooters are very cool, brave people. I didn't have to change my mind about that.

[@imogengannon6]

Thanks for being so kind

[@MyaMarube]

When the summer hits, my feet leave my shoes and the connection to nature I think is the biggest factor as to why I do it. Also love your channel and all the open-mindedness you bring .

[@LAURENAURORA31]

I loved Mara and how she talked about her husband wearing shoes in the house, and how things could be dragged in without them knowing because of their shoes. I prefer to be barefoot as well, but wouldn't do it in buisnesses, but my S.O. also wears his shoes in the house. He wears them literally all day! When he wakes up he immediately puts them on and walks around the house with them, then goes to work and comes home, keeps them on. He literally only takes them off to shower and sleep, it's ridiculous! He wonders why he has problems with his feet... always wearing his shoes... 🙄

[@barefootsue]

My friend did the same thing and now he has shoe induced neuropothy which is quite painful. Mara is amazing!

[@LAURENAURORA31]

@QueerAssTiefling ugh. I'm sorry that must be so annoying! I hate it cuz I'm usually the one who sweeps up after him! &+ he doesn't ever realize how much dirt is being tracked in cuz he can't feel it since he's wearing his damn shoes! 😅

[@rosyfoxtrot]

Also can cause fungal growth cause your skin never gets to breathe and get fresh air

[@maddiemae73]

I’m not a barefooter, but there’s been a couple times where my friends and I will go on a walk to get ice cream or something and I choose to go barefoot. Even though its only an uneventful minute-long walk, it feels so much more adventurous and carefree

[@TheYesMan856]

this hits hard. somewhere in the back of my mind i've always had this wish to just not have to wear shoes anymore. the idea of your foot being strong enough not to need any protection to walk outside is such a flex and honestly amazing but i'd never do it because people would likely see me as crazy. maybe one day i will get the little feet disguise thingies the lady was talking about, seems pretty handy.

[@MiaLucifer]

I totally get only being barefoot outside. But not in places. That’s me personally. I think places are nasty and I don’t want my feet touching that. But dirt and grass aren’t a problem. I have to wear slippers in my own home because I hate the feeling of my wood floors and the dust or dog and cat hair. And I definitely wear shoes at parks. My friend stepped on a huge piece of glass at a park and needed stitches. So it’s not that bare feet is a bad idea. But for me and where I live it wouldn’t be “safe” safe isn’t the best word but if I was on a hike I wouldn’t mind going barefoot. Idk sorry if that was a huge ramble but I’m also a little high😂🤙🏽

[@estherpattipeilohy9559]

this is written the same way that I think; chaotic but logical

[@moshroomba]

I also never understood why people wore their shoes inside their homes. I'm a huge sock person bc I hate being barefoot but I also would never wear my shoes indoors.

[@glassofwater281]

Yeah it's socks for me, no shoes in my house unless I'm lifting, and even then only sometimes

[@bradleyjones1898]

i would love to be able to interview anthony one day and just to see how much his interviews of so many different perspectives has affected his view on the world.

[@ek14tube]

I have been thinking about being barefoot full time... this video convinced me. It was really well done and has changed my life. Thank you.

[@jordysmith6111]

i went barefoot one night of an edm festival because my new boots were too painful. my body was in less pain that day than any other day, and it made me feel more in tune with my dancing

[@sandraestrada3295]

reminds me of when i would go to quinceañeras. It’s actually acceptable there to people bc ppl do it when they take off their heels. I did it once but i don’t even remember it so i guess it wasn’t bad

[@Mentallymuzz]

They seem so grounded and humble I love their outlooks on life it’s beautiful. As a psychology student mindfulness is a huge part of psychology and this is a great way to be grounded and mindfulness!

[@Anomic-mo9ji]

Never knew about this channel. I came for this video but I am drawn to how this guy is so present and relateable with every guest.

[@casssidyy711]

i’m actually like super impressed by the accuracy when they’re describing the anatomy & physiology of it. like yea actually.. you’re right the lifted heel does seem to cause a lot of discomfort for me

[@jae4ze]

There's so much litter (broken glass, plastic, needles, screws, nails, cigarette butts etc.) where I live, that I don't think walking barefoot outside would be a good idea for me, but I might try to wear shoes less and maybe not lace them up as tight as humanly possible.

[@katecampbell6464]

It’s really interesting that people enjoy those sensations. Whenever I’m barefoot all of the sensations of things on my feet make me feel so uncomfortable and even sick. I could never do that, I would constantly be thinking about the stuff on my feet and I would die inside. I’m just realizing now that I almost always wear socks to stop experiencing all the sensations on my feet. I might be either a clean freak or the sensation is too much for my brain to process.

[@sandraestrada3295]

same i’m a clean freak and autistic so the sensory issue is bad there

[@tavosg1]

You get used to it. It kind of funny becaus my feet got even more sensitive the more I walked barefoot, but massage is better also, mud is delicious, balance sensation improves. If you keep your coxis down you get abs, your hips rotates naturally so you have more relaxed back, it's amazing you can say no but it's good to at least give it a try it's better to do on natural grounds.

[@BriDia3]

Coxis?

[@-Katetastrophe-]

It's so good to see actual guests on his show again 😭💛

[@teapotgoblin]

in New Zealand it’s definitely not seen as weird as it is in the US, it’s pretty common to see people barefoot here and it’s even usually impolite to leave them on when you come into someone’s house

[@jenmiranda13]

I think the main thing against going barefoot is because of how dangerous the ground we walk on is now compared to a few years ago. There's asphalt, glass, concrete and other sharp objects that are man-made. The main thing about asphalt and concrete is that they store heat or lack thereof. Which really screws me over because if it's really cold then it'll travel to the rest of my body and I'll be in pain. I'm a teenager with arthritis and other things, so I don't really go out much but I remember having so much fun walking on gravel when I was younger. I can't do it anymore because my feet are more sensitive now but I cherish the memories. I also completely agree with them. Unfortunately I feel pain regardless when I run because of my knees and ankles combined with how fast I like to run so I quit running a long time ago because the pain wasn't worth the thrill. They all have pretty tough feet. Which I admire. Some countries have people who grew up in a poor family and didn't get shoes until they were a certain age that have tough feet too and as a result they can handle walking more than I can. I learned so much from this video.

[@NathalieTyler]

Love this. I`m always barefoot inside because I hate socks and shoes, but I fear broken glass and germs so I have to wear them outside.

[@o_p0tterhead]

You might enjoy barefoot shoes!

[@livnoethe2133]

felt this in my soul

[@ireallylovecilantro]

Same here! As a kid I was barefoot in the grass and I loved it so much. There’s way too many germs and horrible shit in the city. With the lady who lives near the forest I bet that’s easier!

[@Minaintheair]

You are an amazing host and journalist. You make people feel comfortable and always do your best to understand them.

[@KatParker88]

I absolutely adore Sue, she seems like such a kind soul

[@jilliantex]

the feeling of fresh soft grass on your feet really is a beautiful feeling. it is true that society should acknowledge that your feet do need balance in and out of shoes especially when learning to walk. growing your feet callus is also important in life it really does improve your motor skills being barefoot often 100% 10/10 video

[@UVStardust]

I love that an episode of bare footers was made. I myself am one as well. However I wear shoes all the time because of the stigma, cities are dirty and you have no idea what is on the ground, and I live in Canada, which means it's also cold. I am barefoot at home, or if I am out in nature like at a beach, or anywhere else where being bare foot wouldn't be considered weird. Sometimes if I am taking a break at work though or need to sit down somewhere, I will take my shoes and socks off for a bit so my feet can rest. I find the sensation of things on my feet to feel very claustrophobic, and I like to feel the ground when walking on it.

[@FayieElphis]

Hi. This is also me! I love being barefoot but society is very dirty, at least in the USA. Also the stigma.

[@Ackermoon13]

That thing about feeling like a whole other character with diffrent kind of shoes is so accurate! When I studied theatre, my teachers always said the first thing we want to do when finding out our charaters we are playing, is by literally putting ourselves in their shoes.! And it actually works! Based on their character, the shoes they would choose to wear impacts their whole character and personalit. So it's interesting! And also, me living in Scandinavia can't comprehend why Americans wear shoes inside! xD

[@rawrrcat]

I love being barefoot I really do. The things that have stopped me from being barefoot are needles in the sand which I have found before and any bodily fluid. I think if I lived in a cleaner city I wouldn’t mind as much because I truly love being barefoot I go barefoot in my house and yard. I love shoes and being bare

[@sousalarson6858]

The part about Barnes & Noble is actually super funny. I go barefoot when I can, but in high school I was barefoot everyday. The cafeteria and the lunch line never seemed to have any issue with it, the only place that was ever kicked out of was the library. Well and one time I marched our halftime show with only socks on and when I got off I was definitely being stink eyed by one of our coaches LOL

[@toro6389]

You mean completely barefoot? Your school didn't have a dress code?

[@sousalarson6858]

@@toro6389 They did. But no one really looks down. None of the students cared and none of the teachers noticed.

[@LMO1012]

I walked on a patio barefoot in 28 degree weather and it was very painful. It wasn’t even the foot in pain but the shock of cold hit my calves which was painful. I don’t know how they can do the snow.

[@colleensibayan3817]

I’m so interested to hear the opposite end of the spectrum like some Asian cultures that wear house slippers all the time. My husband is Filipino and he and his family have house slippers or their outside shoes on 99% of the time. I was told it’s because the floor is cold and/or dirty, but it’s never bothered me as much as it bothers them🤷🏼‍♀️

[@writerinrwanda]

This makes me happy. I used to walk around campus with no shoes on back when I was a student. Always hated putting shoes on, never found them comfortable. Today I still walk around the house and the yard without shoes. Sometimes delivery people look at me a bit strangely because I walk up the driveway without them. However, a few years ago I snapped my Achilles and had a lot of trouble walking properly for a few years. My mum bought me a pair of Skechers and the difference they made was incredible. For some reason, it's harder to walk in flats with a mashed Achilles than it is to walk with a slight heel. I still take my shoes off if I'm hiking on slippery surfaces or smooth rock. I trust my balance much more. Generally though, being barefoot is just lovely.

[@moony__9821]

I remembered how I used to go barefoot all the time as a kid. I always found it interesting how your feet become more tough as I wore my shoes less. Eventually I was forced to wear shoes for school, and im not a barefooter, but it sounds like it would be super fun to be a barefooter.

[@trinb7137]

what she said about your brain having your feet and genitals next to each other is very true. interestingly enough, if you were to have your foot amputated and start experiencing phantom limb because of that, touching your genitals would feel like you’re touching your missing foot! and vice versa. weird asf biopsychology fact but very cool

[@sandraestrada3295]

i’m gonna share this with everyone i know now

[@da_kracken8879]

Still a half baked theory though, doesn't make actual sense tbh

[@sandraestrada3295]

@@da_kracken8879 Truthfully the whole concept of the human brain makes no sense 💀

[@nakaylabutler7055]

In New Zealand it’s pretty normal to be barefoot. It’s sometimes rude to wear shoes in someone’s home so we leave our shoes at the door the only times it’d be a bit weird is when you’re going out for dinner or at an important event

[@g_dio9934]

You mean that during Spring or Summer it's usual to see barefoot people even in big cities?

[@nakaylabutler7055]

@@g_dio9934 yeah for sure! Not everyone’s walking around barefoot but it’s pretty common. Grocery stores and dairy’s is probably one of the main places you’ll see people barefoot. We used to go to the river after school and would walk along the rocks barefoot lots of places :)

[@g_dio9934]

@@nakaylabutler7055 That's something very obvious. It is very time-wasting and meaningless having to wear shoes to go buy a pack of cigarettes, or some cheese from the supermarket. Unfortunately, there are some social norms that we reproduce without questioning. But what's more absurd is that modern shoes cause so many skeletal problems as explained in the video and we keep wearing them for 500m walks in 27°C...

[@sweetcorm]

Sue is pretty much exactly the person I’d imagine to be walking around barefoot. I myself love going around barefoot but they didn’t let me do that in school so I can’t really yet… but running around a beach or walking in the garden is just so nice

[@FayeisHere]

I did a 4 mile hike up a mountain barefoot because my boots weren't broken in and it was wonderful in the moment and rocks and gravel just became something I was merely aware of. But then afterward as I was trying to sleep that was the most agonizing shin and calf pain I've ever felt. 8/10 will do again

[@Corey_Kinger]

The shin and calf pain go away over time. I promise. 😂

[@lauraanderson8785]

I had no idea such a community even existed. It's cool that you did an interview because I bet that there is a huge stigma, even my first thought was to wonder if it was a kink thing... But it's important to be aware of our biases and try to break them. It's not a big deal if someone doesn't like shoes.

[@barefootsue]

I totally agree with you. It’s about having choice about what we wear on our feet!

[@thedefinitionofmistake]

i’m so happy anthony makes this type of content. did i want an interview with barefoot people? no. did i need it though? yes.

[@Kellan__they-them]

I've done a few barefoot runs (although 99% of the time I run with shoes on, because I have bad arches and I need the support) and I always thought it was weird that my natural instinct was to run more toe-first than heel first! I didn't know that was a thing and that I was just listening to my body telling me what we "should" be doing. Fascinating! I'll definitely pay more attention to the feeling next time I do a barefoot run (when it's not cold AF here...)

[@barefootsue]

Actually, your arches are metatarcils, which are springs. When you wear shoes with support it stops the springs from working and they atrophy. My arch came back to the height it was when I was 20, after a couple of years being barefoot. Just saying.

[@Alicewatcheseverything]

So I was curious when Joseph talked about ill fitting shoes causing bunions when I thought it was genetic. It seems like it’s debatable whether they cause the condition but might worsen the condition but the cause is usually the structure of a foot or the way you walk. Edit: also I think they can walk on legos easier because they have built up calluses.

[@moonyfruit]

It's both, but typically if you're not predisposed genetically, you don't get them. How tight your shoe would have to be, how often you'd have to wear them, etc. Vast majority of people won't get them without genetic factors. This also applies to 'bunionettes,' which is what I have. They're the same as the bunions you think of, but it affects your pinky toe instead. 😊

[@antonscorner]

This is a very fun video! As somebody with sensory issues though, I literally can not go barefoot except for the shower. I always have socks or shoes on. I've never had bacteria in my feet. Ever. And the pressure issues depend on the kind of shoes you wear. But otherwise this was a very fun and interesting video! Thank you so much Anthony for creating this series! :D