cupid0311
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« on: July 15, 2010, 03:36:05 PM » |
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I have seen a great deal of discussion of the years about storing shoes to make sure you have enough in the even of a societal catastrophic failure. Here in Florida we get an advantage, because I say no they are not necessary. Sure they offer some advantage but they are not necessary. Not wearing shoes will cause you to slow down and be more aware of where you step. This is an advantage when it comes to hunting and gathering plants. I know someone will mention stepping on a piece of glass or something else and I will refer you to the statement "Not wearing shoes will cause you to slow down and be more aware of where you step." I understand that for many the idea of forever going shoeless is not the ideal but it is viable in Florida.
just my .02
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2010, 03:44:43 PM » |
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ringworm sucks.....
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Chief
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2010, 04:23:56 PM » |
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Ye haw know ya In my neck of the woods. When out at the homestead (swamp) shoes come off. Why mess up good shoes for things I can do with out them. I have done everything outside without shoes. Still going strong. Only times shoes are good is sometimes when it gets cold, then maybe like Id said "moccasins".. Ring worm only mess with you tender foots..  . Palmetto bushes cut the tops of your feet a little but will not kill ya. Sand can get a little hot sometimes to. As for quiet in the woods barefeet is the way to go. ya just got to work on them and they will get tuff. Now I am no Hippie like that Cody Dude on that survival show. he stole that from us Rednecks. Just ask my 60 year old neighbor who only wears shoes for work, weddings and church. I think ya gotta try it and tuffin those tootsies up see if you end up liking it.. Sometimes I will wear shoes for hunting though, depends on what type of hunting I am doing. If i am running a chainsaw sometimes I will wear shoes to. Not always. Yes I do Have ALL of My Teeth Too.. |
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2010, 06:49:28 PM » |
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Why not wear shoes or boots its kinda silly to me to go out not being prepared to the fullest. Without shoes walking on hot asphalt or sand is uncomfortable, your risking an injury that could have been avoided, ankle support if you are carring a load or pack is not there, fire ants bites, snakes bites, stubbed toes, rusty nails, glass, if you have to make a run for it... I would rather have shoes on, thorns and the list goes on.
Now if your just talking around the house and yard or on the river or in the swamps where shoes will get stuck in the mud... Yeah. As for me I like the protection of having something between me and the ground.
You can allways pull your foot wear and throw it around your neck or carry when needed.
So yes I am one of the those that allways has more than just one pair of shoes. call me a what you want but never call me unpreppard.
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2010, 07:43:42 PM » |
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I have sneakers and several pairs of heavy socks in the BOB in my car. I almost always were sandels or heels when out of the house, and when home I'm barefoot!
Nothing would be worse then to be stuck out in the middle of no where, whether hot or cold, wearing heels or light shoes.
I did read somewhere (perhaps on this forum) where some suvivalist plan to wear heavy sandels in South Florida due to the wet conditions in bugging out in the glades.
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2010, 08:47:07 PM » |
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For Sand It really does not bug me all that much. asphalt does get hot. I am working on it. You do have to be careful, but I think people do not realize how much your feet can go threw. Now my neighbor walks thru asphalt like it is nothing. I guess I am just a young pup to him. Ant bites I will know if I step in ant pile before people with shoes. Snake Guess who will realize they stepped on one first, I might even be able to pin him down between my toes.  I have glass all over the swamp from idiots and there beer bottles, same goes for nails and metal. No Problemo... The thing is our feet where made by God or Evolution for a long time. people have been walking around with barefeet or some cloth on them for a long time. I think what Cupid says is right in some respect ya gotta think outside the box. If I go a couple days without having to go anywhere and just go EL Natural your bottom of your feet hardin up real quick. It is when I gotta put on the shoes that my feet start to soften up. Well that is it for all you Big City Slickers, I just pleading my 2 cent worth. Oh by the way Cupid I found your other cent. I was walking with my barefeet and felt it when I stepped on it. Don't worry I will wash it. Chief |
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« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2010, 10:17:38 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2010, 12:44:23 PM » |
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As much as I like to be barefoot.An infected cut in the PAW with no antibiotics could end up deadly.I'll at least wear sandals,with my gator sox.Matt
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2010, 01:33:08 PM » |
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I agree with both points of view. I am barefoot 90% of the time. I just do not like the restricted feeling of shoes and I also enjoy feeling the different textures and temperatures on my feet. I am just weird that way, but I know I am not alone. When we moved down here from New England one of the selling points was that I could never wear a real shoe again if I did not want to.  God made our feet to walk on bare ground. What other said about making your feet tougher and slowing down is true. BUT... In a situation where you need to move fast, through a disaster area where there is debris, or in the dark shoes would be helpful even if they were simple sandals. Also if you have a condition like diabetes it is important to have shoes since a tiny cut could turn into a huge infection. So while I hate wearing shoes I would wear them in certain situations. |
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« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2010, 11:56:58 AM » |
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OK, now here's my two cents worth... ... I just do not like the restricted feeling of shoes and I also enjoy feeling the different textures and temperatures on my feet. ...
God made our feet to walk on bare ground. ... Well, using that same argument, why should we wear clothes at all? Didn't God make us all naked to begin with? Why are we covering up his handiwork? ... Snake Guess who will realize they stepped on one first, I might even be able to pin him down between my toes. ... If I step on a snake with my bare feet I am not going to be pinning him down between my toes. I'm doing the hoochie-coochie dance away from there as fast as my bare feet will take me! ... Not wearing shoes will cause you to slow down and be more aware of where you step. This is an advantage when it comes to hunting and gathering plants. I know someone will mention stepping on a piece of glass or something else and I will refer you to the statement "Not wearing shoes will cause you to slow down and be more aware of where you step." ... ... Without shoes walking on hot asphalt or sand is uncomfortable, your risking an injury that could have been avoided, ankle support if you are carring a load or pack is not there, fire ants bites, snakes bites, stubbed toes, rusty nails, glass, if you have to make a run for it... I would rather have shoes on, thorns and the list goes on. ... Sorry, but in any of Evolver's situations I am not going to be able to slow down and be more aware. Please refer to my "hoochie-coochie" statement above. |
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« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2010, 01:02:44 PM » |
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why should we wear clothes at all? Didn't God make us all naked to begin with? Why are we covering up his handiwork?
Hot Dang I agree, that is the same argument I used with the cops last time. You musta had to use that one to huh.  Ex you naughty little DUDE.  Think about how much time we save if we do not have to spend washing our clothes. In a SHTF scenario that would be mighty helpful. Just make sure you grab the correct gun for the job if you know what I mean. What is that saying in the Army. This is my Gun and this is one to, this is for fun and this one is to kill you. Or this is my butt so what.. I forgot but anyways Ex I like the way you think. |
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