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Is it bad for your feet to go on the treadmill without shoes?
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Yes: Shoes give you shock absoption and protection for your feet. Running on a treadmill without shoe can make you more prone to injury.
Answered 2/9/2017
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Not necessarily: "barefoot running" has been a craze the past few years and that is in the street. Is your concern germs in a healthclub? Or just not wearing shoes?
Answered 2/13/2013
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