Thinking about hiking barefoot, in sandals, or in minimalist shoes? Let me convince you to try it!

You need to try hiking barefoot. If not barefoot then let me convince you to try at least try hiking and backpacking in sandals or minimalist shoes. In this video I will talk about making the transition to barefoot hiking and barefoot shoes that are minimalist like Xeros and Whitin trail shoes. If you have big wide feet, sandals and minimalist shoes might be the best option for you. If you are not used to minimalist shoes they will feel VERY different and take a little getting used too. Please use them slowly. If you have only worn heels and cushy supportive shoes all your life you have weak ankles, feet and calves. Please start slow in these....I can tell you from experience it takes a while for your legs and feet to get adjusted. Some barefoot myths from the Society for Barefoot Living https://www.barefooters.org/top-ten-b... How can you get your feet in shape? https://www.barefooters.org/faq-q11/ A barefoot runners blog https://theagavin.wordpress.com/ How to run in sandals    • HOW TO RUN IN SANDALS : Episode 1 "Stand u...   The Whitin minimalist shoes I showed in the video can be found here: The only place they seem available is on Amazon https://amzn.to/2J8s01y Meals that are vegan and great for cold soaking and going stoveless: https://ishr.site/xnKT And a few additional food videos in this playlist: https://ishr.site/w9WV Playlist with Ultralight backpacking tips and gear: https://ishr.site/CqNe Here is the gear I use: Bags for food https://amzn.to/2TU9sZh Nylofume insert for backpack https://ishr.site/uzHa Pack Zimmerbuilt Quickstep https://isn.page.link/z219 Hammock https://amzn.to/37u9Fpw Hammock Shell https://isn.page.link/WqhV Tarp https://isn.page.link/bTRL Bivy https://amzn.to/3asmt1Y (look for the used!) Cathole digger http://www.qiwiz.net/trowels.html Favorite shoes https://amzn.to/2ZJFJmF Sleeping Bag https://amzn.to/2QiyBLj Sleeping Bag Winter https://amzn.to/2TAVrzH Flashlight https://amzn.to/2QGzqfC Bidet https://amzn.to/2MGY6DJ Winter Backpack https://amzn.to/2NEsHC8 Bear Bag Line https://isn.page.link/xfzX Sleeping Pad https://amzn.to/39NXjuB Bivy https://amzn.to/2Fqwz5k Rain coat https://amzn.to/3b3zgIE Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/2FvwLAo Vargo Titanium tshirt https://ishr.site/vMjy Baleaf Shorts https://amzn.to/2Ufh6xG Poncho https://amzn.to/2RRXFJO McHale Backpack http://mchalepacks.com/ Food I love: https://amzn.to/36MoTWk If you purchase a product or service with the link I may receive a few pennies from Amazon that I will use for gas money to get me to my next backpacking trip! #barefootshoeshiking #minimalistshoes #zerodropshoes #barefootbackpacking