The Way of the Iceman: How the Wim Hof Method Creates Radiant Long-term Health—Using the Science and Secrets of Breath Control, Cold-Training and Commitment

by Wim Hof

The main message of these articles is that walking barefoot strengthens the muscles in the foot—muscles that are hardly used when you wear shoes—and increases your bone mass. The feet contain 200,000 nerve endings which sounds like an enormous amount. It explains why walking barefoot is so sensitive. Setting your feet down lightly can feel very pleasant and comfortable; to some people, it feels like a massage. We also walk differently on our bare feet, and put more weight on the front of our feet.