There is definitely a transition required between even flat shoes (3/4" heel, I think) and barefoot walking. At the outset, I do tend to come down hard on my heels and slap my forefoot down. But a couple of blocks in (I did my 1-mile route today), I can feel things start to smooth out. I like the improved road sense that I get, walking that way, although it still feels pretty unprotected compared to walking with stiffer shoes. But good so far, I think. The moccasins are working out great - not rubbing anywhere painful and not showing undue signs of wear (I would hope not - after a mile and a half!).
The mile took me 16 minutes. Two traffic lights where I had to stop along the way. Not particularly close to my old race-walking times (13-ish minutes per mile, generally), but not bad for not exercising much, either.
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