My decision to start going barefoot was influenced in a large part by my weight. I weigh approximately 320 pounds at 5' 10" -- when you're that heavy, you appreciate anything that takes some strain off your feet and ankles.
Fortunately, going barefoot seems to have provided! Now that I've adjusted to it, not only is it much more comfortable for me, but it's improved my posture, too. It feels quite liberating, too -- I still get a thrill from the feel of damp grass and soil on bare soles. I'd definitely encourage any other obese people to give it a shot.
6 years
