Barefoot Hiking Gains Popularity Among Outdoor Enthusiasts

A growing number of hikers, including outdoor education lecturer Gen Blades, are embracing barefoot hiking on trails like South Korea's Namsan Dulle-gil. Blades describes the unique experience of feeling the ground directly beneath her feet, particularly on the clay sections designed for barefoot walking. This trend highlights a connection to nature and a primal experience of hiking.

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