When you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, does it actually hurt the health of your feet to walk around barefoot on hard floors? It’s not the most comfortable feeling, but doctors say there ...

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Before we step outside, most of us put on a pair of trainers, shoes or boots without thinking twice. But if the weather is pleasant where you are, why not try stepping out barefoot now and again? It's ...

We’re used to wearing shoes every day, all day long, but have you ever considered ditching them? Walking barefoot might feel unusual at first, but research shows it comes with real benefits. From ...

You’ve probably seen someone wandering through a park barefoot and thought, Is that just a crunchy wellness thing… or is there something to it? Researchers and podiatrists have been investigating what ...

People walk barefoot on a path inside a flower nursery in Anyang, south of Seoul, on Jan. 30, 2026. Walking barefoot has ...

Walking barefoot on your lawn is one way to do earthing or grounding, which connects you with the Earth’s energy. The benefits of walking barefoot on grass include lowering stress and increasing ...