Which FOOT steps FORWARD first?

[AviatorTom]

Here's an interesting question that most people don't consciously think of.

When you first start walking from a standing position, which foot moves first... most of the time? How do you take that first step?

Please vote in the poll below.

I knowingly move my LEFT foot first

I knowingly move my RIGHT foot first

I didn't know which one; I had to do it and see which one I moved... it was my LEFT foot

I didn't know which one; I had to do it and see which one I moved... it was my RIGHT foot

Something ELSE -- if you'd like to tell us

[OlderAndWiser]

In 1969-1971, I was in my high school marching band and I was a section leader, meaning that I needed to set the standard for the people in my section. Because I was a percussionist, the rhythm of marching came quite naturally to me, and in marching, we ALWAYS started with the left foot. It is something that I usually do without thinking. However, when I come to a stairway, I sometimes become conscious and make sure that my first step on the stairs is with my left foot. It is a little bit OCD, but rather minor and harmless; I doubt that anyone around me is aware of that habit.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[Chazmatazz269]

I usually lead with my right foot, unless there’s some reason i can’t or shouldn’t. I also tend to move to the right to avoid obstacles. I remember having to learn to alternate right and left when traveling through wooded areas where i had little to no knowledge of the terrain. I was taught that you’ll walk yourself in a large circle if you can’t get a fix on a distant object and always move one way or the other to avoid obstacles.

[purplepoppy]

My left foot on uneven ground but otherwise my right. I know this because when I'm wading and I can't see my feet I feel with my left while keeping my stronger right foot rooted. You become very self aware of what your feet are doing when you're not walking as you usually do.

[IslaTheWitch]

depends... when I walk - the left one, when I climb stairs - the right one

[TommyMountainFigure]

I'm weird in this respect because I am left footed predominantly and right handed, although I am considered ambidextrous!

I lead with my left foot!

Also, when I get on a bike, I have to get on with my left side.. I just can't get on from the right!

[electromagnetic]

Left. Always left. It’s kinda been a thing for me every time I leave a room, my left foot goes out the door way first.

[Zenpanda]

My left foot, which is the non dominant one. Why I wouldn't know, because that foot is damaged, so it's not by choice 😅

[HaleyWalker]

I was going to take a video but it has to be a YouTube link unfortunately it's right foot.

[exitseven]

I have had a hip replacement done on my left leg so when i go up stairs I start with that one.

[RetroReviews]

Bad hip and knee on left side so right is always going to go first for me

[DJB72]

Technically I have to move my left foot first, as I no longer have a right foot...

[mrkdvsn]

Military Basic Training got me in the habit of stepping forward with my left foot

[msc545]

Right foot. I wonder what this means since I am very ambidextrous.

[Kingofkings1992]

I’m left foot first. Which is a bit strange because I’m right handed. Who knows? 🤔

[NathanDavis]

the right one...

[LiamJHayden]

Left. I had to check.

[Dnice1]

My right one