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Barefoot Shoes

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A community ti discuss barefoot and minimalistic shoes, for whom likes to give their feet freedom and enjoy a more primal feeling while walking, running and hiking.

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Rule 0 of transitioning to barefoot shoes is: take it easy! Give your body as much time as it needs - and then some - to avoid doing more harm then good!

For unshod and actual barefoot content, visit the barefoot community!

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[–] crypticthree 2 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I don't feel like they're considering the fungus

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)
[–] crypticthree 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

If you have damp feet in a tropical environment you get foot fungus. Even though they drain well, your feet will still be damp due to inefficient evaporation due to high humidity and little air circulation

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

So I'm guessing the lack of absorption would compound the problem?