Any tips now weather getting colder ?

when standing, like at the railway station, try to keep out of the wind.

 

Pray for an early Spring?

 

Actually for cold weather, the "Flow" model is better-they have a bit of insulating material in place of the net-like stuff these have. I'm not an employee of this company,but I personally have this model,the Flow model, and the moccasins for in the house on cold floors..

 

Still happily barefootin' it across Nottingham, despite temps of 6 degrees C (43 F) - feet adjusting to the colder temps rather well, although with the first frosts arriving last week, reluctantly had to admit defeat a couple of times. Temps set to plummet this week, but will keep going for as long as poss - want to be walking in snow by the end of the week if the weather forecasts are right

 

Well it is 39 degrees and falling. A warm evening! I guess it is time to pretend you are a Cubs fan and say "wait until next year".

 

i am not so concerned about cold, here it never gets to be really freezing but it's weeks since it started raining and everybody here is sick of cold temps, puddles everywhere, daily violent showers of rain and dampness, left alone those who got flooded or cleared out of their homes not far from here, because Italy appears to be an abandoned place where no public authority cares about securing the rivers, the land, dams or even the ancient ruins in Pompeii. It is like a big big new orleans, you know what i mean. definitely my pleasure in enjoying barefooting is dropping vertically . only, after a few minutes in boots, i remember that shoes are even peskier than this lousy november rain and they end up being tossed somewhere.

 

Well, the low was -6F the other night, so shoes are now a must for survival. Today, the high was maybe 10F. Woop-dee-doo.

 

Blimey, makes our 3 degrees C seem positively tropical !

 

It's two degrees C here in Hull, so it's either shoes or chilblains !

 

Polar low reating messed up it will stay cold the next days over much of europe no climate warming lol

 

As long as you keep consistent with no shoes you're feet will usually adapt, not so long ago all we had was to rely on our feet's ability to adapt. If snow or ice is covering the ground entirely try going for a simple sandal with a cork 1/4 inch platform. Doesn't feel too different from barefooting and it saves your feet from frostbite!

 

I Can Speak From Experience When I Say, The Above Statement Is 100% Correct..:2thumbsup:



Cheers Glen.

 

winter open end

 

My experience now winter has arrived here in UK: Didn't want to risk driving yesterday due to treacherous conditions so walked the three miles to work and back. Was wearing hiking boots and two pairs of thick socks. By the time I got home my feet were killing me and couldn't wait to get bare (indoors). This evening have just spent an hour going for a barefoot walk through the snow. Absolutely exhilarating and no probs at all. I really believe I would be much happier living my whole life barefoot. The only reason for footwear as far as I am concerned is to comply with social convention.

If you have not tried barefooting through snow I can assure you it feels great and you will not get instant frostbite nor will your toes fall off!!

 

I recently walked a couple miles barefoot on gravel roads in freezing (32 degrees F) weather with no problems. I just kept a relatively fast pace and found that my feet actually warmed up and became more comfortable after the first few minutes.

 

It's Called Increased Circulation, Your Post Describes Perfectly What Happens, And

Another Aspect Of Is, When You Get Home And Sit Down With A Glass Of

Wine And Reflect On Your Walk, Your Feet Feel Alive And Vibrant...:sunny:



Cheers Glen.

 

I agree "snowfooting" is good as long as you don't overdo it, but what we have here now is frozen slush, slippery patches separated by hard and sharp ridges.
That is not good!

 

Agree with you their John - it was a skating rink here in Nottingham today, which is not really conducive to barefooting. Fine when the snow has just come down (I did lots of treks into my garden to feed the birds when the snow first flumped onto the ground, but now it's just incompatible with barefooting more's the pity).

Still not wearing socks, however, but now getting blisters and my boots are starting to pong as I have to keep them on at work.

I started a job a new job on Monday which specifically states in the employment contract 'shoes must be worn' and 'flip-flops are not permitted'. Got some nice sandals and canvas shoes today - as most of my job is desk-bound, I will be bf as much as poss until I have to get up - quick scoot into the sandals before leaving the desk, methinks. And bf to and fro from work of course (once the ice disappears)

 

I also have to wear shoes for my weekday job, but the weekends are shoe free.
If you ever get up to Barton watersedge, i'll be glad to show you around.
When the weather warms up...

 

im going to hike the woods again today, too bad my shod buddy in hiking is away. it's going to be cold muddy and damp, hope it won't rain. the options are: hill woods or pinewood paths ? btw do you agree that in cold weather it's easier getting hurt feet without noticing ?