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class=\"label\"><span>Blog<\/span> \u00b7 <span>Mind &amp; body<\/span><\/p><h1>Walking barefoot: benefits and how to start<\/h1><p class=\"lead\">Feeling earth, grass, stones and even snow under your feet. Why walking barefoot is so good for us, how to get used to it step by step and when it\u2019s better to put your shoes back on.<\/p><div class=\"meta\"><span class=\"chip\"><i><\/i><time datetime=\"2026-10-27\">27 October 2026<\/time><\/span><span class=\"chip\" data-rt-auto=\"\">2 min read<\/span><span class=\"chip\">Addicted To Nature<\/span><\/div><\/div><a class=\"scrolldown\" href=\"#atnb-art\" aria-label=\"Scroll\">\u2193<\/a><\/header><article class=\"art\"><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Why take your shoes off<\/h2><p>We spend almost our whole lives with our feet shut inside shoes. Yet the foot has 26 bones, dozens of joints and thousands of nerve endings made to feel the ground. Walking barefoot is one of the simplest ways to reconnect with Nature \u2013 and it\u2019s a fixed part of our routine, together with cold and breathing.<\/p><p>In the video below we walked for about <strong>50 minutes shirtless and barefoot at -7 \u00b0C<\/strong>. That\u2019s not where we recommend starting, but it shows how much the body can adapt with practice and calm.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"atn-vid\" data-yt=\"e1c14pS9D7I\" data-title=\"Walking barefoot: benefits and how to start\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play video: Walking barefoot: benefits and how to start\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/e1c14pS9D7I\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Walking barefoot: benefits and how to start\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><button type=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25b6<\/button><\/div><p class=\"atn-vcap\">Watch more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AddictedToNature1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>The benefits of walking barefoot<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Stronger feet<\/strong>: without the support of a shoe, the small muscles of the foot and ankle get to work.<\/li><li><strong>Balance and awareness<\/strong>: your foot \u201creads\u201d the ground and your body learns to react better.<\/li><li><strong>A more natural gait<\/strong>: you take shorter, softer steps and land less on your heel.<\/li><li><strong>Presence<\/strong>: every step needs attention. It\u2019s a simple form of moving meditation.<\/li><\/ul><h2>How to start, step by step<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Start at home<\/strong> and in the garden, a few minutes a day.<\/li><li><strong>Choose soft ground<\/strong>: grass, sand, packed earth. The beach is perfect.<\/li><li><strong>Build up slowly<\/strong>: feet and skin need weeks to adapt.<\/li><li><strong>Watch where you step<\/strong>: glass, thorns and hot asphalt are the real enemies.<\/li><li><strong>Listen to your body<\/strong>: slight soreness is normal, pain is not.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"atn-vid\" data-yt=\"yXM-XLirr2I\" data-title=\"Daily routine: barefoot and ice bath\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Play video: Daily routine: barefoot and ice bath\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/yXM-XLirr2I\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"Daily routine: barefoot and ice bath\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><button type=\"button\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u25b6<\/button><\/div><p class=\"atn-vcap\">Watch more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AddictedToNature1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Barefoot in the cold<\/h2><p>Barefoot on snow? Yes, but only for a few minutes and with experience. Cold reduces sensation and feet can get frostbite without you noticing. Always keep moving, have warm socks and shoes ready and go inside straight away if your toes turn white or numb. If you have circulation problems, diabetes or other conditions, talk to your doctor first.<\/p><h2>One more exercise: the Sadhu Board<\/h2><p>If you want to train your feet at home too, try the Sadhu Board: standing on nails is an intense exercise in breathing and focus. Our <a href=\"\/en\/sadhu-board-benefits\/\">Sadhu Board guide<\/a> explains how to start.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk rv\"><div class=\"atn-prod\"><figure class=\"ph\"><img src=\"https:\/\/addicted-to.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/sadhu-nail-board.jpg\" alt=\"Sadhu Board\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure><div><p class=\"label\">From our shop<\/p><h3>Sadhu Board \u2013 nail board<\/h3><ul><li>Mango wood<\/li><li>1 cm between nails<\/li><li>For bare feet, breathing and focus<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"atn-cta\"><a class=\"btn btn-go\" href=\"\/en\/product\/sadhu-board-tavola-con-chiodi\/\"><span>Discover the Sadhu Board<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><p>And if you want to try a barefoot trail in Nature, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retreat-zentrum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Retreat Zentrum at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus<\/a> in Germany has a barefoot path, forest bathing and Wim Hof Method weekends.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk rv atn-zbox\"><div class=\"atn-prod\"><figure class=\"ph\"><img src=\"https:\/\/addicted-to.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/wim-hof-method-workshop-germany-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ice bath in the frozen lake at the Zollhaus\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/figure><div><p class=\"label\">Ice bathing at the Zollhaus<\/p><h3>Try it with us at the Landhotel Altes Zollhaus<\/h3><p>Our guided ice baths take place at the <strong>Landhotel Altes Zollhaus<\/strong> in Germany\u2019s Ore Mountains: in the forest lake next to the hotel or in an ice-cold tub.<\/p><ul><li>Wim Hof Method weekends with certified instructors<\/li><li>Breathing, ice baths and mindset<\/li><li>Four saunas to warm up afterwards<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"atn-cta\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px\"><a class=\"btn btn-go\" href=\"https:\/\/landhotel-altes-zollhaus.com\/wim-hof\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wim Hof at the Landhotel Zollhaus<\/span> <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retreat-zentrum.com\/wim-hof-methode-gerrit-und-isabel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wim Hof at the Retreat Zentrum<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blk narrow rv\"><div class=\"prose\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><div class=\"atn-faq\"><details><summary>Is walking barefoot good for you?<\/summary><p>For many people, yes: it strengthens the foot muscles, improves balance and makes walking more natural. But it should be done gradually and on safe ground.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>How long should I walk barefoot at first?<\/summary><p>A few minutes a day on soft ground such as grass or sand. Build up slowly over several weeks.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can you walk barefoot on snow?<\/summary><p>Only for a few minutes, while moving and with experience. Go inside straight away if your toes turn white or numb.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Who shouldn\u2019t walk barefoot?<\/summary><p>People with diabetes, circulation problems, foot injuries or other conditions should ask a doctor first.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is walking barefoot good for you?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For many people, yes: it strengthens the foot muscles, improves balance and makes walking more natural. But it should be done gradually and on safe ground.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long should I walk barefoot at first?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A few minutes a day on soft ground such as grass or sand. 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