Walking barefoot might be something you only do at home. But for many, walking and exercising barefoot is a practice they do daily. When a toddler is learning to walk, parents are told to let this ...

Hiking barefoot can strengthen your feet and legs, but can also just be plain fun. Use these tips to ditch your shoes and experience nature anew.

He explained that the primary benefit of walking barefoot is the reinforcement of the muscles in the feet, which tend to weaken “as we age and wear shoes.” These muscles are closely linked to ...

Here are the best barefoot shoes we recommend for walking, running, hiking, lifting and everyday wear. Our top picks include Xero, Whitin and Merrell.

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes exclusively for over a decade, on everything from thru-hikes to winter overnights to hours-long urban hikes. Over the years, my feet have become accustomed to the ...

To aid in your barefoot journey, start with Splichal’s favorite exercise: short foot. To perform the move, stand up straight, lift and spread your toes, and then place them on the floor.

If you do want to walk barefoot, Parthasarathy suggests using common sense: "Barefoot hiking is ridiculous. Soft grass and sand is OK, but you are still taking the risk of stepping on poop, sharp ...

Barefoot running tends to increase stress in the tissues of the foot and calf., So why doesn’t barefoot running suit some people? We identified two features that were present in runners who ...

Balenciaga’s barefoot shoe… just no. In the later months of 2024, high-end designer, Balenciaga, shared their latest range of footwear for fall 2025 — a shoe that makes you look like you ...

Is it really OK to go barefoot in public? I was shocked to see Angelina Jolie without shoes on “The Tonight Show.” Then I wondered if this would be the start of a trend? — Brooke, Tempe, Ariz.