Podiatrists discuss the pros and cons of walking barefoot around your house—and how it affects conditions like ... Keep in mind that carpet offers a bit more cushioning than hardwood or ...

Experts break down the benefits of walking barefoot, plus myths and drawbacks to be aware of. ... but hard surfaces like concrete and hardwood floors may do them more harm than good.

When you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, does it actually hurt the health of your feet to walk around barefoot on hard floors? It’s not the most comfortable feeling, but doctors say there ...

When you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, does it actually hurt the health of your feet to walk around barefoot on hard floors? It’s not the most comfortable feeling, but doctors say ...

Walking barefoot might be something you only do at home. But for many, walking and exercising barefoot is a practice they do daily. When a toddler is learning to walk, parents are told to let this ...

Choosing to walk barefoot made a lot more sense than the directionless, impulsive life I was living before,” the 21-year-old from the U.K. told USA TODAY.

It’s time to invest in indoor shoes. With the rise of remote work, more people end up walking around barefoot all day — and more people are experiencing foot pain. Dr. Priya Parthasarathy, a ...

Shoes off, dogs out — barefoot walking might just be the natural remedy you’ve been missing. While most of us are used to ditching our shoes at the beach, experts say there are unexpected ...

One potential downside of walking barefoot indoors is the increased exposure to irritants or allergens on the floor, such as dust, pet dander or cleaning chemicals, as Kopelman pointed out.