Talking about Barefooting on CBC Ontario Morning Radio
- Sue Regan Kenney
- Nov 28, 2023
- 1 min read
Ontario Morning from CBC Radio with Ramraajh Sharvendiran:
Exploring the barefoot lifestyle with Barefoot Sue.
Barefoot....outside....in the winter? This morning, our very own Jared Hillel met up with a barefooter in Muskoka, whose passion for going shoeless may just convince you to take up this lifestyle as well.
It was 4C, raining and snowing at times, and there was a strong wind too. Extreme conditions for extreme barefooting at Sunnyside Park in Toronto.
In the interview you'll hear me explain to Jared how to walk barefoot. I suggested he start slowly and be sure to avoid jamming your heels into the ground. Step in the forefront of your foot, around the ball of the foot and then drop the heel down slowly, very gently to avoid injuries. There are so many benefits including how it affects your physical health, mental health, posture, strong feet and a sense of joy! Check out my book How to Wear Bare Feet for more insights.
Happy Barefooting!
Barefoot Sue
This is one of those topics that sounds simple at first, but actually opens a pretty big lifestyle debate.
Barefoot walking definitely has its fans, and it makes sense why: better ground contact, stronger foot muscles, and a more “natural” walking pattern. Doing it in a controlled environment like grass or warm weather is one thing — but winter barefoot walking in Canada is a whole different level of commitment.
What stands out most here is less the technique and more the mindset. It’s clearly about discipline, body awareness, and maybe even a bit of pushing personal limits. For most people, the challenge wouldn’t be walking barefoot — it would be surviving the cold long enough to enjoy it.
Still,…