u/NFLStreet1988

Grounding shoes are something I've been seeing a lot of ads for lately. I already wear barefoot shoes for the wide toe box and flat sole, but I'm not sure if the copper plugs or conductive stitching actually make a difference.

Some people swear by them for better sleep and less inflammation, while others say it's just marketing. I spend a lot of time walking in parks and on trails, so if there's an actual benefit, I might be interested.

Has anyone tried grounding shoes and noticed a real change in how they feel? Or should I just stick to my regular minimalist shoes and walk barefoot in the grass when I can?

I’m looking for true barefoot shoes with conductive soles for grounding/earthing, preferably available in the USA with fast shipping.

Most results I find are either sandals, non-barefoot grounding shoes, or overseas products.

Any recommendations?

I want to be clear that I thought I had maybe $60 or $70 a month in subscriptions before I actually checked.

Streaming: four services I was paying for, two of which I had not opened in months.

Software: three apps including one I had no memory of signing up for.

Fitness: a membership to a gym I had not been to since the previous spring.

Food: a meal planning service I had paused twice and forgotten to cancel.

News: two digital subscriptions, one of which I could access free through my library.

Misc: four other small charges I had to google to even identify.

$380 a month. $4,560 a year. Gone.

Every dollar of that is now going to debt. Go through your actual statements. Not your memory of your statements. The actual statements.

Looking back, what is something you wish your younger self understood sooner?

It could be about money, relationships, friendships, health, career, happiness, or just how to handle life in general.