Running Free in my new sandals

Earth Runners canceled my affiliate code!
But that’s okay, because I love Luna Sandals even more.
Luna Sandals are the first adventure sandals I ever used.
You can check them out here: https://www.lunasandals.com/?rfsn=102280.45562&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=102280.45562

The question of what kind of footwear to use is a topic of much debate. I used to always wear shoes but then 20 years ago I began running barefoot because it just seemed more natural to me and for several years I endured many calluses on my feet but the skin eventually became tougher. Often when wearing shoes I suffered sprained ankle injuries. In 2014 I bought my first pair of adventure sandals and that has been my preferred footwear ever since and I have not had a sprained ankle since then either.

At the time of the making of this video I had used these new Earth Runner sandals for four months and well over 100 miles. I have not had any problems with them. They are very comfortable and show very little signs of wear. Average running shoes are said to last between 300 and 500 miles but I think these will last me at least 1000 miles.

There are many good reasons to use sandals such as these rather than traditional footwear. A YouTube description is not the proper place to discuss this topic therefore I highly recommend a very good book titled BORN TO RUN by Christopher McDougall. In his book he addresses many misconceptions about the human foot and body and reveals both scientific and historical facts that support the great benefits and need for humans to run.

This is NOT a sponsored video. Earth Runners did not pay me to make this video, but they did give me an affiliate code to promote their product. However, they soon cancelled that code, so I no longer get a commission. They sent me the sandals for free and asked me to do an honest review of the product. So, I did that. The question remains – Earth Runners, or Luna Sandals?

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

Who films you?
I do. I travel alone, shoot, edit, upload, everything.

How many cameras do you use?
Usually I use just one camera. When I have underwater scenes then I also use a GoPro camera. I get different angles by moving the camera around and repeating the action to create a more cinematic viewing experience for the audience.

Where is this place?
In order to protect the integrity of the natural landscape I prefer to be very vague about the locations I use. There are places that I used to visit that were so beautiful and untouched but the consequences of social media brought all kinds of people to visit and sadly some people do not respect nature and have badly damaged these places. Therefore I do not share exactly where I go.

Do you workout?
Yes, I workout, but not in a gym. I have some weights that I use and also do a lot of bodyweight exercises. I also run and sometimes swim. I hike frequently do collect wild foods and to shoot these videos so I’m very active all the time.

Are you vegan or vegetarian?
I wish I could maintain my health on a primal diet that does not include animals but unfortunately that did not work and I ended up with health problems as a result of those attempts. From my studies, observations of nature, and personal experience I have come to believe that the best diet for optimal human health is a primal diet (paleo).

Do you get lonely when you’re alone?
No, I don’t get lonely. I’m actually so busy shooting video, taking photos and doing so many other things like making cordage, cooking, weaving, etc. that I really don’t have time to think about my lonely condition. Sometimes when something profound happens on an adventure I can’t wait to share it with people, but other than that I do not get lonely.

My equipment:

Camera: Nikon D7500, GoPro HERO7 Black
Sound: Zoom H4N
Editing: Final Cut Pro X on MacBook Air
Location: California and Arizona

Music credits:

Drums of the Deep by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400021
Artist: http://incompetech.com/