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I Did it Barefoot Challenge 2026

JoelVM — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:32:10 +0000

Barefoot is Legal is proud to announce our 10th annual “I Did it Barefoot” challenge. Most people hate wearing #footprisons and wish they could go barefoot. There are ZERO laws in the USA or Canada prohibiting customers from going barefoot. Show your support for our 10th year in a row by taking a photo or […]

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Would You Work Harder if You were Barefoot?

JoelVM — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:51:33 +0000

The tug-of-war between workers and employees has been intense in the past decade, with pandemic and post-pandemic conditions helping to redefine what both parties want out of the working world. But now companies, especially those in Silicon Valley, where employees can be a little bit more, let’s be nice and say, freewheeling, are trying to figure out […]

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Barefoot is Legal Book

JoelVM — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:48:09 +0000

Barefoot is Legal is proud to announce the release of our first book! Founder Dave Kelman has compiled his knowledge and experience into this new guide. We have been told all our lives it is illegal to go barefoot when driving a car, going to a store, or eating in public. No such laws exist! […]

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Teen becomes youngest ever to run London Marathon barefoot

JoelVM — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:47:13 +0000

A teenager broke the world record for the youngest person ever to run the London Marathon barefoot. Cameron Jacobs, 18, ran the London Marathon on Sunday, April 27, 2025, completely barefoot in four hours and 31 minutes. Cameron has autism, Tourette’s syndrome and ADHD, and ran the marathon with his mum, Polly Jacobs, a […]

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I Did it Barefoot Challenge 2025

JoelVM — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:29:20 +0000

The annual #IDidItBarefoot challenge is coming! On April 4-6, 2025, go out barefoot and let us know you did! Barefooting is healthy and legal in all 50 states. It’s also normal in some parts of the world. Be part of the movement, free your feet, and go out barefoot!

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Why do Children take off Their Shoes?

JoelVM — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:14:18 +0000

An article posted on Zapato Feroz answered the question why children take off their shoes. It cited these reasons: Foot Sensitivity Body Awareness Security and Stability Foot Development The only way for children’s feet to develop properly is by being barefoot. Read the full article to see, “Why do children take off their shoes?“

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Athlete’s Foot and Shoes

JoelVM — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:15:28 +0000

Going Barefoot: The Healthy Lifestyle Choice In today’s fast-paced world, where we are constantly surrounded by the latest fashion trends and technological advancements, it’s easy to forget the simple pleasures of being barefoot. However, research has shown that going barefoot can actually provide numerous health benefits, particularly when it comes to preventing a common foot […]

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Why Children Should be Barefoot to age Four

JoelVM — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:23:29 +0000

A recent article by Naboso discussed Why Children Should be Barefoot Until Age Four. For a young child, the world is bursting with color, brimming with sounds, and teeming with different textures and sensations. Every moment is a learning experience for newborns, infants, and toddlers. One of the most profound ways a child explores this […]

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Start Hiking Barefoot

JoelVM — Wed, 15 May 2024 19:05:51 +0000

An article from Microsoft Start encourages readers to hike barefoot in the woods. The opening paragraph incorrectly cites various places it says footwear is required. However, everything listed is great for barefoot exploration with no rules going against it. After a rough start, the author correctly identifies the many health benefits of shedding footwear, such […]

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2024 I Did it Barefoot Challenge

JoelVM — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 23:15:54 +0000

Barefoot is Legal’s annual barefoot challenge is here! On April 5-7, 2024, take the opportunity to do everything barefoot. Whether you’re an experienced barefooter or it’s your first time barefoot in public, let us know! Take a short video or selfie and post it with the hashtag #IDidItBarefoot. Help support foot health and raise awareness […]

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