This solo episode is a comprehensive breakdown of my experiences with barefooting. As a long-time barefooting proponent, I’ve traversed thousands of miles of various terrain with bare feet or minimalist footwear, and I’ve learned quite a bit about the often unknown and under-utilized capabilities of the human foot. I detail my experiences wearing minimalist footwear in challenges like the Tough Mudder and GoRuck, as well as during my recent backcountry hunter course. I break down my favorite minimalist footwear brands, unpack the myth of arch support and share some not often discussed benefits of barefooting that I’ve discovered over the years. Note: This podcast is best enjoyed while walking barefoot on a forest trail. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Daniel elaborates on his Moon Dance experience, how he learns, mentors and detoxification Bear hunting update and thoughts on bio-regional animism Beards No shoes, no shirt, no service Cody Lundin and barefoot extremism Connection to our earth mother Daniel’s personal barefooting journey and barefooting shoe progression Experiences wearing Vibram’s during Tough Mudder & GoRuck challenges Recent experience wearing Vivo boots at Magpul Backcountry Hunter Course "Are those comfortable?” — other people’s impressions of minimalist footwear Homunculus explained Treading lightly Heels and conventional footwear What about arch support? Some of the cons of minimalist shoes Prehensility Breakdown of Daniel’s favorite barefoot shoes + his current shoe collection What’s in Daniel’s first aid kit Feet that are adaptable to the urban and natural worlds Staying in touch with our environment — feet as sensory organs Being a fully developed human