I so dare you to do this in Aussie. If the sharp stones don't rip your feet to pieces no matter how calloused they are, the spiders, ants and snakes will enjoy a feast.
Same in South Africa. You cannot do barefoot hiking here. You'll be eaten toes up
Hiking in Cascade Mountains, WA, we turned down a woman who showed up barefoot.
"You can't come with us because you need boots to protect your feet," we said. "The trail is rocky, steep and hazardous with sharp rocks and tripping roots. We don't want to carry you out."
And you don't fancy men , with dog #### between their toes. LOL