{"id":15220,"date":"2021-09-15T17:48:06","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T00:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=15220"},"modified":"2024-01-04T09:52:31","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T17:52:31","slug":"barefoot-hiking-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/barefoot-hiking-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Barefoot Hiking [Do Benefits Outweigh The Costs?]"},"content":{"rendered":"

I remember when I was a child I used to play outside our house barefoot. It was kind of a pleasure for me as a child to feel the grass and the ground. So I wondered, how does barefoot hiking feel like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barefoot<\/strong> hiking has more benefits than costs if you take time to ease into it. Unwanted accidents or soreness can come to those who hike barefoot without being ready.<\/strong> Barefoot hiking is very beneficial to your feet especially in strengthening your muscles and ligaments. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barefoot hiking might be a new concept for many but if you weigh the pros, they will outweigh the cons almost every time. It’s a great way for you to get closer to nature and stay healthy at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do People Barefoot Hike?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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In 2001, two siblings hiked the Appalachian Trail barefoot. But surprisingly, barefoot hikers aren\u2019t just thrill-seekers. When you walk barefoot, your feet are in constant contact with the ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This foot perception gives you a whole new experience when hiking. It’s a good idea to start with barefoot walking on smooth surfaces for a while to get calluses on your feet. As calluses harden and feet get stronger you can start with a short hike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barefoot hiking may sound unusual for many people who are used to wearing boots when hiking. Those who can hike barefoot will have all the unique good and bad experiences even more pronounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAnd forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.<\/em>\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014<\/strong>Kahlil Gibran<\/a><\/p><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

You can join a barefoot hiker chapter in many places around America. Some places you might find them are Connecticut, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Ohio. So, why are so many people in different places hiking barefoot? It makes them feel closer to nature when they can walk without shoes and feel all the sensations of the ground beneath them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an alternative way to view and experience the world that most people may have never felt before. People who have never done barefoot hiking before may still be in doubt about it because of the big probability of unwanted injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with the right training and a plan, you\u2019ll find out that barefoot hiking can be fun and convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the whole, barefoot hiking isn\u2019t actually different from other types of hiking. It requires thorough preparation and lots of practice, but at the same time, it offers satisfying experiences and loads of health and therapeutic benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barefoot hiking may not be the right choice for fainthearted travelers, but if you are among those who seek a true connection with Nature, you should definitely give barefoot hiking a try.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\u2014<\/strong>Luna Anderson<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The other thing that makes people switch their usual hiking habit to barefoot hiking is that it can save you a lot of money buying different pairs of hiking boots. For minimalist people or just someone trying to cut down their expenses barefoot hiking is the best way to go. (see article)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits Of Barefoot Hiking<\/h2>\n\n\n
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There are many health benefits of barefoot hiking that include the opportunity to strengthen your muscles, and it can save you a lot of time especially when you are trying to hike in slippery and muddy trails. It also helps reduce soil erosion from heavy boot trail tracks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barefoot Hiking Reduces Soil Erosion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With so many people hiking popular trails and trails getting overrun at times, the biggest benefit may be that barefoot hiking is environmentally friendly. When you hike with your bare feet, you will likely not cause any soil erosion along the trail that heavy hiking boots do. (see article<\/a> for more info on barefoot running)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Opportunity To Strengthen Your Muscles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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