Barefoot walker's extreme travel challenge sparks expert's warning about potential copycats

[Travel](https://www.foxnews.com/travel) Barefoot walker's extreme travel challenge sparks expert's warning about potential copycats Man previously set Guinness World Record for walking around Ireland without shoes By [Khloe Quill](//www.foxnews.com/person/q/khloe-quill) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 17, 2026 3:22pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/17) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6375845634112) #### [Grammy-nominated artist to hike 3,000 miles across America](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6375845634112) Grammy-nominated artist Mike Posner discusses his major trek across the U.S. on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man has been walking thousands of miles [across Europe](https://www.foxnews.com/category/travel/regions/europe) completely barefoot, aiming to achieve the official Guinness World Record for the longest barefoot journey by an individual.  And his adve... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*