I've worn shoes anytime I go outside for most of my life.
I read an article about how as we get older the padding in our shoes actually limits our brain's ability to adapt to our environment, leading to balance and strength issues in later life. So I looked for ways to get my feet bare.
A few years ago I started wearing flip-flops and sandals to give my feet some freedom. I usually felt guilty but did it anyways.
In 2014 I went without wearing shoes for two weeks. It was exhilarating!
In 2015 I bought some ultra-thin sandals from Xero Shoes. They are huarache-style sandals and the freedom was awesome. I could feel the world!
Last year I bought the first minimalist shoes from Xero Shoes. They were awesome, just like the sandals but covered my feet. Cool!
This year I bought the Xero Shoes DayLight Hikers. So far so good!
My toes feel spread out and I feel free.
I see more and more guys going around in sandals, some tasteful, some not.
Don't know if it's helped my brain or my thinking but I'm enjoying it.
