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Do you think it is easier to get athlete's foot from shoes or from bare feet on vacation?

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Both: Walking into communal areas such as a pool might expose you to fungus that can invade the skin. Wearing shoes a lot in warmer weather can cause the feet to sweat a lot, creating a risk factor for athlete's foot as well.

Answered 10/4/2016

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