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Is it bad for your feet to walk barefoot?

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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.

Answered 7/31/2012

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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.

Answered 12/19/2014

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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.

Answered 8/4/2012

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