A 30-year-old member asked:
Is it bad for your feet to walk barefoot?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Fred Birnbaumanswered
Podiatry 45 years experience
Barefoot: There are both benefits and drawbacks to barefoot walking. Benefits include strengthening the intrinsic musculature of the foot and drawbacks include cuts, bruises, foreign bodies, and callusing.
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Dr. Randy Lischanswered
Podiatry 40 years experience
No: It is actually good for your feet to walk barefoot as long as you are not walking on glass or some abrasive surface. Walking barefoot is a more natural position for your feet without having to adapt to shoe wear.
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Dr. Alan Ettingeranswered
Podiatry 51 years experience
No: I would not walk outside barefoot or if i was a diabetic. If you have vascular disease i would not go barefoot.If you do not have these problems enjoy yourself.
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Last updated Dec 19, 2014
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