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What do podiatrists think of going around one day without shoes?
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No problem: I do not have a problem with it. Just be careful where and how you step.
Answered 3/15/2013
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Not recommended.: Shoes will protect your feet and limit you chance of having puncture wound when you are walking out of the house. If you are planning on staying in the house that would be ok of course.
Answered 3/30/2014
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