Hiking sans hiking shoes. Someone thought this was a good idea? Bare feet sinking into mud, jagged acorns and even snow. I’ve heard about these folks. I think I ran into a few at a Grateful Dead ...

Slippery rocks and muddy stretches are no match for these shoes. As a child of the ‘70s and ‘80s, I grew up running around barefoot. Fast forward 30 years, and not much has changed; however, when I ...

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Sticks and stones may break your bones, but they don’t really hurt your feet, even if you’re walking on them without shoes. So say the Barefoot Hikers of Minnesota, a small band of people who believe ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When most people go hiking, they reach for stiff, heavy, boots with ...