Dress Of The Day with Angela

  For Going Barefoot  Going barefoot is fun, sensual. Some say it can improve posture.  But is it good for you, long term, in all weathers, in all countries, at all ages? Surely shoes offer protection? Sports shoes. Hiking boots. Snow boots.  As a child,  in the UK, I was warned about not going barefoot, in swimming pools and even other people's houses, to avoid picking up verrucas, athlete's foot and other infections. Clearly ill-fitting shoes can cause damage. Shoes which are too tight. Pointed. Making hammer toes. Bunions. Africa -Why Go Barefoot? I read one claim that 'millions of people go barefoot in Africa every day'.  Who says? What authority? What do people who do it in Africa say? What do doctors and hospitals in Africa say? African Teachers and Doctors  I googled 'barefoot in Africa, good or bad? Up came a video from Ghana.  On the one hand, fishermen were keen on going barefoot. I could not. Not in the resorts I visit. Hot sands. Uncom...

In Australia and the UK and USA most people have shoes. Shoes are needed by athletes in poor countries who need good shoes for running people in poor countries without any shoes needed for walking Why do you need shoes? To avoid or reduce Animal dung - from cats, cows, dogs, more  ant bites poison ivy rusty nails snakes thorns verrucas  Australia Shoes for Planet earth has collection points in Australia. Recycling for yourself Many websites claim that you can clean up old white sneakers (lace ups, often with canvas tops) by putting them in washing machines. You might get a few extra wears out of your shoes by adapting them. You might want to invest in shoe glue. Straps  Or straps. for flat shoes or heeled shoes. Search for detachable straps. Sets Or do what some people do with socks, buy two or three pairs. When one shoe or sock wears out, you bring in one of the spares. https://sg.shein.com/1pair-Clear-Shoe-Strap-p-11126966-cat-2865.html?skucode=I631td6cu27l&currency...