Dana Ruprecht, photos by Trevor Connell

Touch Grass

Aug 14, 2025

In today's lingo, when someone has spent too much time online, we tell them to go outside and "touch grass." It’s slang for unplugging from the internet and connecting with the real world.

It's no coincidence that to "touch grass" is essentially earthing. And earthing is about grounding ourselves in nature to improve our physical and mental health.

In a world dependent on technology and connected by social media, it is impossible not to become overwhelmed by the constant stream of news, disasters, and controversies we are exposed to every day. At times, it becomes necessary to break away and refortify ourselves with something that cannot be found doom-scrolling on our phones. It’s about reminding ourselves that a world of nature exists, and we can choose to align and find our balance with it.

Getting outside and touching grass, a chance to unplug from screens and connect with nature.

Although touching grass is quite literally the simplest way to get grounded, earthing can be achieved in many ways: walking barefoot in the sand, gardening without gloves, swimming in a lake or ocean, or even hugging a tree! There are also indoor earthing products that can provide the same connection when going outside isn’t an option.

Beautiful light tan ankle moccasins, made specifically for earthing, they have no insoles, just the leather and ground touching and becoming one.

Walking in earthing shoes, like Laurentian Chief’s soft-soled Moccasin Boots, are another way to spend time restoring mind, body, and soul in the great outdoors. These premium quality moccasins are now available in limited edition Ivory-toned leather, in men’s and women’s sizes.

like Laurentian Chief’s soft-soled Moccasin Boots only available for a limited time due to the rare leather colour.

Handmade in Quebec, Canada, they are crafted entirely out of moose hide, with no man-made materials to obstruct an earthing connection. The flexible, contrasting leather outsole lends a barefoot feeling to the shoe, combined with the soft, suede interior that gently conforms to your personal footprint over time.

Aesthetically, these earthing moccasin boots feature the striking traditional details Laurentian Chief footwear is known for: multiple layers of fringe, a hand-stitched vamp, rawhide laces, and Indigenous-inspired braiding around the cuff.

Close-up of Native American Indigenous-inspired braiding around the cuff of a pair of ankle moccasins boots.

The goal of earthing (or "touching grass") is to make contact with the Earth's surfaces, but it is not always convenient or practical to go barefoot outdoors. Grounding ourselves instantly becomes more accessible when we can practice earthing in our own shoes, unimpeded by rubber soles and synthetics. As with footwear in times past, these moccasins are designed for us to feel the ground beneath our feet, and to realign ourselves with the healing powers of nature.