Muscular foot pain isn’t the only reason you might not want to be walking barefoot. For one thing, if you already have some kind of foot condition, walking barefoot can actually make it worse.

Walking barefoot can reinforce the muscles in your feet. Milan Markovic via Getty Images When you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, does it actually hurt the health of your feet to walk ...

Unlike your typical sneakers, with cushioning, a heel drop, and chunky soles, barefoot (or minimalist) shoes are designed ...

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 ...

Barefoot-style running shoes are a niche within a niche, but Primus Trail Flow is Vivobarefoot's best effort yet to get ...

Walking barefoot at home can increase foot strength and improve overall mobility as well, but it carries potential hazards ...

Walking barefoot more often can help strengthen your feet, but just like any other fitness trend, the barefoot movement may not be for everyone. There is also no conclusive data about whether ...

Discover how barefoot movement can strengthen foot muscles, improve balance, and potentially reduce injuries.

But what about you—should the average person be going barefoot anywhere other than the beach (if even there)? There are legitimate benefits of barefoot walking.

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 ...

Why walking barefoot can actually help your feet Recent studies highlight the advantages of going barefoot and minimalist footwear, but experts advise a gradual transition to avoid injuries.