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 ...

Your poor old feet can get hammered on a hike, bearing the weight of your backpack and body over miles of rough terrain.

Last year as an experiment, I wore barefoot shoes every day for six weeks and it totally changed my mind about them. I wore the Vivobarefoot Magna Lite SG on the trails and around the city and was ...

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes exclusively for over a decade, on everything from thru-hikes to winter overnights to hours-long urban hikes. Over the years, my feet have become accustomed to the ...

PHILOMATH, Ore., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall hikes are calling, and your feet have never been more ready. As nature lovers gear up for crisp air and changing leaves, it's a good time to check ...

Barefoot shoes were first introduced in the 1970s, when brands began toying with the idea that cushion and support were not necessary in footwear. The idea was to mimic a more natural and minimalist ...

Just off historic Route 66, tucked within the Tonto National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, there’s a trail that asks you to take a different kind of first step: remove your shoes. This is the ...

Other than during school hours, up until the age of nine, I was almost always barefoot. I loved walking around on the dirt, feeling its warmth and scratchy comfort on my feet. I liked challenging ...

There’s a vast expanse in New Mexico where you can hike barefoot, sled any time of the year and feel like you're on another planet. Welcome to White Sands National Park. A national monument until 2019 ...