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Is it dangerous to walk barefoot outside?
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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 9/28/2016
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