Question 1

is it safe for kids to go barefoot all summer?

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?????: This is a strange question.  Shoes were invented to prevent injury and infection to the foot.  If the child is very aware of all potential hazards that he or she my step in then the answer is yes going barefoot is safe.  I, however, do not know many children that possess those abilities.

Question 2

how come people go barefoot when they do yoga?

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Self...: Yoga is best done barefoot to create a sense of "self-awareness".  The "grounding energy" felt during the practice of yoga is accentuated when there is direct contact between your feet and the ground.  Your balance also tends to be better when you are barefoot.  Namaste!

Question 3

are there risks to going barefoot at the beach?

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Lacerations: Lacerations and puncture wounds would be the major concern.  Otherwise walking on soft clean sand for short periods of time can be somewhat therapeutic.

Question 4

is it bad to workout barefoot?

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Depends: It is generally not an issue to workout barefoot, but it depends on the type of exercise.  Barefoot running can be done if proper mechanics are used.  Doing heavy weight with out footwear may pose a safety hazard, especially with slipping.

Question 5

is it ok to exercise barefooted?

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Kind of: You can exercise barefoot, but remember you may be prone to injuries to you feet/ankle as barefoot gives you no stability of the joints.

Question 6

is going barefoot all the time bad for your feet? is it fixable?

Accepted Answer

See below: Going barefoot is not bad but you need to be careful of injury.

Question 7

what is better for your feet -- wearing flip flops  or going barefoot?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Wear good shoes is the primary answer of course.

Question 8

is running barefoot safe?

Accepted Answer

Variable: There are some articles out there disputing barefoot, however my advise is to start slow, short and give your feet a break in between. Too much too soon can cause problems. Start with flats.

Question 9

is walking barefoot harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: Only if you sustain an injury.

Question 10

is walking barefoot good for us?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: When we are young, the spread of the bare  foot helps us  balance and stimulate reflexes.  When we are grown we need protection of the feet on many surfaces.  Perfectly balanced feet and arches allow some people to enjoy walking and running barefoot.  I don't recomend it for those with problems or nerve loss such as with obesity or diabetes.

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