Is it healthy to exercise barefoot? Podiatrists explain

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Is it healthy to exercise barefoot? Podiatrists explain

Is it healthy to exercise barefoot? Podiatrists explain

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Being barefoot can feel liberating, exhilarating and fun. Some people even practice a barefoot lifestyle, avoiding shoes as much as possible. It’s also tempting to exercise barefoot as the weather gets warmer. The Society for Barefoot Living touts the “joy of barefooting,” including barefoot walking, running, hiking and bicycling. Mack Hollins, a professional football player, has been getting attention for his “barefoot mentality” — going shoeless whenever he can, even while training or walking outside in the snow. The NFL wide receiver strolled in barefoot for a news conference welcoming him to the New England Patriots in March. Hollins says he’s been mostly barefoot for about five years, crediting the lifestyle with creating healthier feet. “It’s been great for me....

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