186 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/BarefootRunning Traffic & Engagement r/BarefootRunning Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/BarefootRunning Most Active Times When r/BarefootRunning Is Most Active
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r/BarefootRunning Flair Performance r/BarefootRunning Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| question | 27 (62.8%) | 3 |
| discussion | 5 (11.6%) | 4 |
| minimalist shoes | 4 (9.3%) | 10 |
| unshod | 4 (9.3%) | 5 |
| huaraches | 3 (7.0%) | 17 |
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r/BarefootRunning Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/BarefootRunning
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| barefoot | 37 (19.9%) | 26 | 16 |
| shoes | 28 (15.1%) | 4 | 7 |
| running | 19 (10.2%) | 3 | 9 |
| feet | 12 (6.5%) | 2 | 11 |
| shoe | 11 (5.9%) | 41 | 11 |
r/BarefootRunning Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/BarefootRunning
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| app.feetfinder.com | 6 | 1 |
r/BarefootRunning Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/BarefootRunning
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What barefoot shoe would you recommend me for my lateral receding hairline?
Hot Takes After 3+ Years in the Barefoot Rabbit Hole
Almost lost my foot to amputation in 2019. Today I just finished a 175 mile walk in VFF. Took 10 days.
Won a 128K ultra race wearing Altra Lone Peak 9+
Vibram Toes Modification
New treadmill I bought forbids me to use it barefoot
23,000 year old footprints, White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA
Review: Shamma Warriors cheap Amazon clones (and others)
I'm currently walking 175 consecutive miles in VFF V-Treks. Just wanted to share!
Panta best sandals ever
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What barefoot shoe would you recommend me for my lateral receding hairline? | 433 | 90 | image | Sep 8 |
| Hot Takes After 3+ Years in the Barefoot Rabbit Hole | 331 | 94 | text | Sep 13 |
| Almost lost my foot to amputation in 2019. Today I just finished a 175 mile walk in VFF. Took 10 days. | 261 | 20 | image | Sep 17 |
| Won a 128K ultra race wearing Altra Lone Peak 9+ | 254 | 31 | image | Sep 28 |
| Vibram Toes Modification | 208 | 93 | image | Sep 16 |
| New treadmill I bought forbids me to use it barefoot | 84 | 77 | image | Sep 15 |
| 23,000 year old footprints, White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA | 53 | 3 | image | Sep 1 |
| Review: Shamma Warriors cheap Amazon clones (and others) | 46 | 54 | image | Sep 11 |
| I'm currently walking 175 consecutive miles in VFF V-Treks. Just wanted to share! | 44 | 4 | image | Sep 10 |
| Panta best sandals ever | 43 | 20 | image | Sep 30 |
r/BarefootRunning Audience Overlap r/BarefootRunning Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/BarefootRunning FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/BarefootRunning
What's the best time to post on r/BarefootRunning?
Based on posting volume, r/BarefootRunning is most active on Thursdays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/BarefootRunning?
r/BarefootRunning averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/BarefootRunning get?
Posts on r/BarefootRunning average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/BarefootRunning get most?
On r/BarefootRunning, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts