u/zoltan_nikon

I am curious about your stories on when and what was the reason to go barefoot? Feel more free? Health?

I’m curious whether being barefoot is allowed in the gym? I’ve been a regular gym‑goer for 3 years, but I’ve never seen anyone train without shoes—not even in socks. Is this usually prohibited for safety reasons?

I started using barefoot shoes for walks and the gym, and I was wondering if this type of shoe—since it's called 'barefoot'—should be used with or without socks? What I noticed is that when I use the shoes without socks, my grippers get a little bit stinky. This never happened when using them with socks. Could it be the quality of the shoes? I'm using a cheap, 40-euro pair of barefoot shoes, not Vivobarefoot or other well-known brands.

I see all these Vivo, Xero, Vibram barefoot shoes, but I wonder if companies like Nike or Adidas offer barefoot shoes with wide toebox? I tried to do a quick google search, with no luck.

A month ago I started walking barefoot in the house. I always kept the house clean, however my feet still collected dust. Nowadays I sweep the floor, vacuum the carpet and wash the tiles more, so my feet will stay clean. Am I exaggerating? I mean I still take a shower before bed so I don't bring any dirt in my bed.