Ep. 25 - Barefoot Living

You were born into this world without shoes - what happened?  

Rob discusses his history with barefoot living, minimalist footwear, and how that fits with an outdoor lifestyle.

Episode 25; 10/27/2020 - Barefoot Living

Time Magazine: These Are the Healthiest Shoes To Wear, According to Scientists

• https://time.com/5294580/healthy-shoes-footwear/

Society For Barefoot Living

• https://www.barefooters.org/
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/societyforbarefootliving

Rob Kaiser's Barefooting Habits and History:

Experimented with minimalist footwear 10 years ago to address a knee injury I experienced with running.  Much of my knee injury was on account of my form - otherwise known as "heel striking."  

I began to learn about different / improved forms of running, I was introduced to Chi Running by Danny Dreyer as well as the benefits of zero drop and minimalist footwear.  

In hiking boots and many other types of footwear, I began to explore what options were available within minimalist footwear more so than zero drop - while I did explore zero drop boots for work in order to address some of the flexibility / mobility issues that I've experienced throughout my entire life with ability to effectively achieve a flat-footed full squat.  After 10 years and a new life path, I find myself exploring and integrating the barefoot lifestyle into my everyday life again today.