I have to confess that I am astounded that some people feel that they have to be in bare feet before they consider themselves to be naked.  I have been a naturist for more years than I care to remember.  There is absolutely nothing in my understanding of the lifestyle that says that we should not take sensible steps to protect our bodies.

If I feel cold I will put a top on, I am still a naturist.  If I am in glaring sun I will wear a hat, I am still a naturist.  If I wasnt to protect my shoulders from sun burn I will put on a shirt, I am .....etc.  I wear flip flops or sandels to protect my feet.  Finally I wear clothes to visit the supermarket but I am still a naturist.

Back to topic.  I think those stickey backed plastic efforts are ridiculas

Nakefit bet they would be great. Anybody tried them yet?

Upon a second glance it looks like they are in the middle of the very first production run so it remains to be seen whether they they will live up to the expectations that arise from seeing the video. I'll be definitely interested in a review though. Ridiculas (sic) or not, they are an option, and naturism is just a label, so everyone deserves to define it however they want. There is no one correct understanding. Hiking, mainly on the moors, hills and forests, I wear walking shoes (trainer style) but I confess that when presented with comfy flat terrain, I love to dump absolutely everything and wander barefoot too. Something about having the earth under your feet 🙂

I am currently wearing the only footwear that has ever properly fitted my feet which is a pair of sandals designed and made by myself.

Managed about 3 miles nude walking on the moors in the Yorkshire Dales on Monday. Wore walking trainers. We stuck to landrover tracks so the trainers were ok rather than boots. Sandals would have been a pain with lots of gravel or small stones about that would have been getting in and about the toes.

Had hoped to do more walking but now on our second day of wind and rain sadly.

Managed about 3 miles nude walking on the moors in the Yorkshire Dales on Monday. Wore walking trainers. We stuck to landrover tracks so the trainers were ok rather than boots. Sandals would have been a pain with lots of gravel or small stones about that would have been getting in and about the toes.

Had hoped to do more walking but now on our second day of wind and rain sadly.

That's the reason why I have totally given up on sandals.
If I can't go in bare feet then I wear canvas "esprdail style" shoes (£5 a pair for  a cheapjack shop chain), trainers or full walking boots, depending on the terrain.

Walking sandals for me every time. I like to get the air to my feet even when dressed and can put up with the odd stone which is easily removed.

I'm not sure about NakeFit.  What if they came unglued while you were walking along a path with sharp rocks like you sometimes get in Greece?

I am in total agreement with Emesty above.  Clothes do serve a purpose. If you are cold, you wear something to keep you warm.  If it is warm, you take them off.  If the sun is extreme and is likely to burn you, you wear something to protect you. Shoes/Boots or indeed any footwear is made to protect your feet.  Non of these items stop you being a naturist. The only thing stopping you practicing naturism is the weather and in most places, society!  We try to spend as much time naked as physically possible and wear clothes for protection. 

Usually boots but depending on the terrain in fine weather I'll wear walking sandals. If I know the ground will be rough or there will be huge amounts of nettles it will be boots as they are safer. If I know it will be muddy its boots as its just more comfortable.

Davie  8)

We use boots or trekking sandals (or Chaco Z1 if in and out of water .. they are brilliant; I prefer Z1 to Z2 which I bought in case the Z1's ever wear out) - too much danger of injury with bare feet but we have hiked with friends who do go bare-footed even on rugged mountain terrain.  One friend uses Vibram FiveFingers.  The Nakefit looks interesting .. whatever next?  .. maybe a spray-on sole.......

Walking shoes or boots when I walk (naked or otherwise). I prefer shoes (approach trainer style) as they are lighter, but boots are always great if it's desperately muddy or tricky terrain.

Trail running shoes. ( Off road trainers ). Nice light, airy non waterproof ones.

For me, boots for walking are unnecessary for any sort of walking outwith snow.

We backpack 100s of miles a year in such trainers. It took me a while to convince her, ,but  my wife also is a convert for the last 2 years.  Just came back from 2 weeks self supported in the high Pyrenees.  Some cold skinny dips and sunbathing, but cool when the sun in.

Trail running shoes. ( Off road trainers ). Nice light, airy non waterproof ones.

For me, boots for walking are unnecessary for any sort of walking outwith snow.

We backpack 100s of miles a year in such trainers. It took me a while to convince her, ,but  my wife also is a convert for the last 2 years.  Just came back from 2 weeks self supported in the high Pyrenees.  Some cold skinny dips and sunbathing, but cool when the sun in.

Hi, interesting to read your post about using lightweight trail running shoes. Do you have a favoured brand/model as I would be interested in giving this a try?  How do you avoid blisters if your footwear is soaking wet?
Thanks.

For not-too-rough terrain look up Regatta Ripcord sandals. Waterproof, lightweight, ventilated and easy to get on and off by Velcro strap. Reasonably priced, too.

Trail running shoes. ( Off road trainers ). Nice light, airy non waterproof ones.

For me, boots for walking are unnecessary for any sort of walking outwith snow.

We backpack 100s of miles a year in such trainers. It took me a while to convince her, ,but  my wife also is a convert for the last 2 years.  Just came back from 2 weeks self supported in the high Pyrenees.  Some cold skinny dips and sunbathing, but cool when the sun in.

Hi, interesting to read your post about using lightweight trail running shoes. Do you have a favoured brand/model as I would be interested in giving this a try?  How do you avoid blisters if your footwear is soaking wet?
Thanks.

Hi

We favour Inov8, ( roclites or trailrocs) but they all have different lasts, so really, you need to try on as many as you can and see what fits best.  Many are too narrow in the forefoot for me.  Lots of other brands out there e.g Salomon, Nike, Merrel, haglofs, La Sportive, Altra,Brooks,ASICS,Mizuna, even Karrimor in sports direct for cheap tryouts.
Sportsshoes.com gives an idea of the range.  A good running/outdoors shop is worth visiting.

Good socks are important. The thinnest for the conditions ( if warm enough to be nude, the thinnest are probably all you'll need!).    Wool mix or synthetic.
Wet feet are a marmite thing.  I don't mind, and have had wet feet walking for days on end.  Wash out socks n shoes in streams regularly so grit/silt doesn't abrade. Air your feet at breaks, and just look after them . I change to spare socks every few days. My partner every day ( I just wash the ones I'm wearing, and put them back on damp). Vaseline, footcream or similar rubbed into the drier skin each night is worth doing.

Shoes and socks dry out to varying degrees as you walk. Depends on the weather and fabric used in the shoe. If warm, dry n windy, not long in my experience.

Waterproof shoes/boots, once wet inside, take an age to dry out, so together with the fact they are hot n sweaty in a lot of situations, they are often worse for causing blister.

I sometimes get forefoot blisters on long trips, and use Compeed plasters covered with zinc oxide tape to protect the plaster ( it stays on for days).
I always got worse blisters and foot pain/fatigue when wearing waterproof boots.