Real Barefoot Hiking

[duelle]

Barefoot hiking isn't too hard. I had my first winter challenge experience last weekend and my feet stayed quite warm after the initial cold. As for ruggedness, you just need to get out on the trail more and your feet and legs will toughen up quickly.

 

[paraganek]

Barefoot hiking isn't too hard. As for ruggedness, you just need to get out on the trail more and your feet and legs will toughen up quickly.

+1

 

[Sid]

Well, yes. I was a bit snarky (a bit? you say) starting off...I came into a thread under Barefootedness->The Unofficial Official Hiking Thread, and saw toe shoe, toe shoe, huaraches, trail gloves...

Just so I understand correctly, hiking involves walking. So, if one runs on a trail then technically it's not hiking, even if barefoot?

 

[SillyC]

I've done a bunch of barefoot hiking while I'm out with the kids!

The real impediment to me, though, is that I live in a highly populated area. There's a lot of broken glass at anyplace close enough to the road where you could have a campfire AND drag a case of beer. Unlike on the road, I can't necessarily see it because of leaves. Backup sandals are a must!

 

[Tristan]

I've done a bunch of barefoot hiking while I'm out with the kids!

The real impediment to me, though, is that I live in a highly populated area. There's a lot of broken glass at anyplace close enough to the road where you could have a campfire AND drag a case of beer. Unlike on the road, I can't necessarily see it because of leaves. Backup sandals are a must!

Yes this is a sad truth in many areas.

Another good reason to go backpacking and get outside the beer cooler range!