Going Barefoot Is Good for the Sole
Walking without shoes builds calluses, but that does not limit sensation.
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I walked barefoot from Fernandina Beach to New York City in 1976. I left April 18 and my walk ended on July 4 when NYPD delivered me to Bellevue. I had a good view of the East River.
Must have been the white robe I was wearing.