The trend for barefoot walking is growing very rapidly now. Even in places with a harsh climate, people walk barefoot all year round – in rain and snow. And in some countries, such as Australia and New Zealand, barefoot walking is the norm.

And this is actually very cool. Contact of bare feet with different surfaces is incredibly useful, and this is confirmed by many serious studies.

But there is a nuance.

The risks of walking barefoot

Podologists from the Cincinnati Foot & Ankle Care resource warn to pay attention that "barefoot" not always goes well with "public place" 👇

🔸 Summer is here. Surfaces are getting very hot and the risk of burning your feet increases + reducing the sensitivity of your feet.

🔸 It's easy to catch an infection in crowded places, especially if you have wounds or scratches on your feet (and nail fungus is generally a fertile ground🥴).

🔸 There is a risk of getting hurt on sharp objects.

🔸 Doctors strongly advise against walking barefoot for some categories of patients. For example, people with diabetes, due to their perception peculiarities, may simply not feel it if they suddenly injure their foot.

And, frankly speaking, barefoot guests are not always welcomed in public places. Sometimes even the visiting rules indicate that "Entry without shoes is prohibited"😶

Therefore, barefoot shoes should take care of this problem!👍
The dress code is respected, and the feet are protected, and at the same time all the advantages of barefoot walking are in effect 👣