Haw - I just noticed that based on my number of forum post I am no longer "Barefoot". That was kind of ironic because as a naked hiker, about the only thing I have on are my shoes. Although, I wear the least amount of shoe I can comfortably hike in.
Bare feet is preferred on the beach. But I wear footwear hiking in the bush, it gives some protection from snakes.
Mate
I can comfortable go barefoot even when hiking nude.
Frankly I would not rely on footwear to be the protection.
Hope all going well with you mate.
Hope to catch up soon.
I tried going barefoot, but it was just too hazardous.. too many sharp sticks or pine needles underfoot. Then I tried sandals instead (trying to be as bare as possible) but they couldn't keep everything out, and actually made it worse sometimes. So I settled on walking shoes with ankle socks. My feet are much happier....
For a real walking wears shoes not only for comfort, but also to avoid injury to the feet. If I walk on a sandy beach, there I am barefoot and if I walk little in the bare grass too.Cne are not the shoes that bother me the most in the naked hike, but the backpack this,no matter how small it is