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Is it bad for your feet to walk barefoot?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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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Did zumba barefoot a week ago at home and ball of foot really hurts what is wrong and how long will it take to recover. Painful to walk but no swellin?
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From my childhood days when i used to walk or play barefoot i would get pain on my legs and foot and i'm still suffering. What do you recommend?
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I got a splinter or something in my foot about 4 months ago, and it's been a little painful to walk barefoot during that time. It also hurts with any pressure applied to the small area, and it is a small visible bump/lump right there, slightly brown color
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What could cause my toes on both feet to be sore and numb, worse when l walk. Also cant walk barefoot, hurts. Dr said from back but hard to believe?
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