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A member asked:

Is showering at a gym without sandals increasing my risk of contracting athlete's foot?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Protect feet in public places.

Dr Beresh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/19/2012

5.7k views

Thank

Yes: Sandals are the mark of a thoughtful, courteous gym person.

Dr Coutts ii and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/18/2014

3.7k views

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Is there any way I can wear sandals in public without my feet turning blue if I have raynaud's?

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Can I get a foot fungus just by trying new sandals on that someone else who has fungus tried on?

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How can I pick summer shoes or sandals with good support to avoid feet from spreading and swelling?

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What to do if I have raynaud's,and I can hardly wear sandals out in public without my feet turning blue..is there any way?

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A member asked:

Feet really sweaty in summer so much my feet slip out of sandals but in the winter they are always really cold and can't get warm?

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