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Can exercising barefoot cause serious injuries to my ankles/feet?
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Yes, and, no!: Certainly this is a weight and sporting activity question. I asume you are primarily considering running. Most of the sub-saharan african runners, who run barefoot, have done so for long periods of time, and are literally, lungs on sticks. Proper footwear is otherwise essential. Cannot even imagine my mountain bikling without footwear!
Answered 12/9/2013
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