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To: gasport
It might also make sense to go barefoot. You are actually better off going barefoot than to have on damp or wet socks and shoes. It does take some conditioning however to "train" your feet to be warm.

People that constantly wear shoes and socks are more susceptible to frostbite because their feet become more sensitive to cold.

Remember that in olden days, people used to go barefoot even in winter. In the Civil War and Revolutionary War, men would often be without shoes and socks in winter conditions. Yet they survived. Well at least those who didn't get shot.

23 posted on 11/18/2014 8:55:09 PM PST by SamAdams76
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To: SamAdams76

“People that constantly wear shoes and socks are more susceptible to frostbite because their feet become more sensitive to cold.”

So there’s actually an advantage to my loving to take my shoes off? Neat!


88 posted on 11/19/2014 8:08:11 PM PST by yorkiemom
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