r/ATLA • u/Zealousideal_Safe_55 • May 10 '25

Discussion Which one would you choose?

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u/almostselfrealised May 10 '25

I hate shoes anyway, Earth Bend all day.

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u/Realistic_Salt7109 May 10 '25

Can I earth bend the dirt off my feet before I come home?

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u/diddinim May 11 '25

Ooooh, imagine ONLY the dirt bends away and you’re left with anything nasty that was mixed into the dirt. Spit, poop, pee, hazardous waste

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u/Dramatic-Sky-3789 May 12 '25

Nah, cause every step you take you make sure be bending that you only step on earth

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u/Kladderadingsda May 10 '25

Can't you just earth bend "containers" for your feet? Those aren't shoes, obviously.

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u/Yoankah May 12 '25

With enough dedication to the skill, you could probably just skate around on a smooth, clean piece of stone tile whenever you're outside.

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u/UpbeatCandidate9412 May 10 '25

“Sorry shoes!” PEW!

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u/[deleted] May 10 '25

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u/Over-Analyzed May 11 '25

Every time you step? You could alter the earth to be the most comfortable. No more stepping on sharp rocks!

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u/Sir_Erwin May 11 '25

I was literally gonna say this! Earth bend all day every day

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u/Temporary_Cry_8961 May 11 '25

But like what about walking on cement and stuff. Also winter if you have it.

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u/almostselfrealised May 11 '25

I walk on cement now and I'm good. Make dirt socks for winter.

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u/CreeperAsh07 May 14 '25

You are seriously underestimating how important shoes are. The most unrealistic thing about Toph's character is how her feet are still in good shape. If it were anyone else, their feet would be riddled with sharp rocks and diseases.

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u/almostselfrealised May 14 '25

There are real life peoples on this Earth that do just fine without shoes and survive. Not to mention as an Earth Bender you could sense obstacles and avoid them.

I think you may be overestimating how important shoes are.

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u/CreeperAsh07 May 14 '25

Those people you are talking about would absolutely love a pair of shoes. Just because some people in the world can easily survive without a toothbrush doesn't mean you should throw yours away. They may be surviving, but they aren't surviving good.

And even with earth bending, you would have to keep constant attention to where your feet are. If you get distracted for a second, and you step in the wrong place, ouch. Not to mention not all things on the floor are things you can sense. Glass, thorns, metal shards. Earthbenders still wear sandals, only Toph doesn't wear shoes because she is completely helpless with them.

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u/789tempaccount May 14 '25

the building power of earth bending is crazy.