Why don't people walk barefoot more often in public? Why must we be stared at?

@KatieJ I'm not one to stare...but I am kind of jealous. I have feet that have problems which won't tolerate being barefoot under most conditions. 🤠

@indyjoe You never know, start out slow, for 30-45 minutes a day, then increase from there. This morning I ran 2.25 miles on the streets of my neighborhood, then did an additional 1/2 mile of a cool down walk, all while barefoot. I've been at it now for over 4 years, starting to try to eliminate needing Synvisc injections in my knee, and you know what, it's helped! Haven't had an injection since December of 2014, which was already in the works when I decided to start barefooting.

@Nytro44 Thank you for you reply, but I DO know. I was born with congenital deformities in my feet and ankles (injections won't make any difference). I had to wear braces and then corrective shoes when I was younger. It helped to a point that I was eventually able to wear normal shoes and do most (not all) normal activities as anyone else. The deformities were still there though, and as I've gotten older I've been noticing more pain and instability developing again. My wife and I both realize that there may come a time when I won't be able to walk much and maybe even not at all. I would love to give your suggestion a try (it worked once before), but it's too hard to do that now and there is a risk of making the situation worse. Thanks again anyway.🤠

@indyjoe Wow, sorry to hear that!

@Nytro44 Thank you, but it's okay. It hasn't gotten me down yet. There's some things I can't do anymore because of it, but I'm still getting around just fine. Hopefully if worse comes to worse, it will be a long time in coming. I still do as much as I can while I still can.🤠

@indyjoe It's a little inspiring actually. Makes me feel like shit for not appreciating my feet a little more, but I think I'm at my max. I commend your spirit.

@Sarin Thank you, but you shouldn't feel that way. We all have things we often take for granted ( I did on this for years, I guess because even though I knew they weren't cured they didn't bother or hinder me much). I do appreciate your reply.🤠