I go barefoot a lot. Are there some long term risks?

[Anonymous]

I go barefoot at home and often outside. I love going barefoot but I'm afraid it will affect my health

[WindAtMyBack]

1) Most of the people in the world go barefoot on a regular basis.

2) It's more healthy. People who go barefoot have a more natural gait and less problems with knees, ankles, etc.

3) Babies and young children who go barefoot develop far less problems. Don't put shoes on babies, just don't do it.

4) Fallen arches are almost unheard of with people who go barefoot.

I almost always go barefoot in the warm months. It's fairly common in winter also. In the summer, I can easily go a couple weeks at a time without wearing shoes. I go for walks and even jog late at night in the dark barefoot.

[Asker]

Same for me

[Oliverlogan263]

Ah man, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Like as long as your feet aren't getting all smashed up or nothing they should be fine. My feet are always bare too cause shoes are for suckers! Haha just kidding. But for real doctors say its actually healthier to go barefoot sometimes cause you need to use the muscles in your feet. Just watch out for glass and stuff outside. And make sure to wash your feet good so they don't get smelly. I think you'll be alright, don't stress!

[Asker]

I love being barefoot I'm not gonna stop

[Oliverlogan263]

Ah man, I totally feel you! Bare feet is just way too free and natural feeling. Screw shoes, am I right?

Look, as long as you keep your piggies clean and watch where you tread, I wouldn't sweat the risks too much. Do what feels right. Maybe just stash some flip flops in your bag for just in case, you know?

I bet your feet are like rhino hide by now anyway! Mine sure are. Ain't nobody stepping on these bad boys without feeling it. You'll be aiight, don't even stress it. Rock them toes wherever the wind takes you. The soil is your soul!

Just don't come crying to me if you end up with athlete's gnar or something, ha! You do you, homie. Barefoot and proud!

[electromagnetic]

I’m sure you’re already doing it but keeping an eye out on things that can harm such as glass and needles. I don’t think there has been a long term study on what happens other than flat feet a believe. Besides, shoes aren’t made in the shape of natural feet so odds are, you have much more stability and balance then the rest of us shoewears.

[Asker]

Yes I don't walk barefoot everywhere anyway

[CrimsonAngel09]

Nope. I have gone barefoot for as long as I can remember, and so I'm used to walking on rocks and whatnot. I live in the middle of nowhere, so I don't worry about glass and stuff that can harm my feet.

Your feet can "breathe", and not be sweaty and suffocating in a shoe.

[Asker]

You've always been barefoot?

[WilmaReportц]

Talk about white privilege. In certain regions, shoes are considered a luxury rather than a common accessory. This unfortunate reality highlights the stark contrast between those who can afford footwear and those who cannot.

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[ohsheeT]

One of the best things in the world for you is if you're feeling down and out go outside and walk on the warm asphalt or concrete you become grounded with the Earth and you will feel 10 times better it's actually a good thing to go barefoot outside we are made of energy electric and you do ground yourself which is a very beautiful thing

[exitseven]

You will step on stuff and cut the bottom of your feet. Your feet are very susceptible to infection. You could get trichinosis which is a parasite. I knew somebody who got a metal sliver stuck in his foot. One summer I was at the beach and stepped on a sea shell. I got a major cut on my heel. It was the second day of summer vacation and I limped pretty much the rest of the summer. I was in 5th grade it sort of ruined my summer.

[Horse-girl]

The only thing to watch out for is sharp stuff, maybe don't go barefoot if you have a cut on the sole of your foot otherwise I think it's probably better for your feet then shoes, I'm always barefoot and never had a problem.

[Asker]

Oh I found a barefoot friend!

[Asker]

How often do you go barefoot?

[Horse-girl]

Every day in the summer unfortunately it's too cold at this time of year so I don't do it so much unless I'm in the house.

[Asker]

Same I can't wear shoes in summer and in winter I sometimes go out barefoot but only in my neighborhood. In winter I like wearing warm socks outside and no shoes

[Horse-girl]

I do wear shoes in winter, my socks would be wet in an instant if I didn't. 😂

Have you heard of barefoot shoes?

[Asker]

Lol I don't care I remove my socks at home. I love walking on wet pavement barefoot anyway.
I've never tried barefoot shoes. Are they nice?

[Horse-girl]

Barefoot shoes feel a lot more like walking barefoot (surprise surprise 😂) so if you like not wearing shoes then they're a good option. Also I find I don't twist my ankle as much when I wear them.

[jgibsonian1986]

Its possible to catch parasites like hookworm from walking in soil contaminated with feces that have the parasite. You can also catch someone else's MRSA in wet communal areas, fungal infections, and even jiggers.

[Holsen]

Well it depends , going barefoot can be airing for your legs but when in contact with moisture it can increase the chances of funal infections or dead skims on the foot or hardening amd roughening of the foots!!

[nonyabeez-wax]

In your house its normal. Outside you run the risk of warts and parasites.

In public places you can get athletes foot, warts, and if you cut yourself, blood born diseases.

I would use caution when and where you go barefoot.

[slatyb]

The biggest risk is that you will step on something sharp and contract an infection. The worst of these is tetanus, but likely you have been vaccinated for that.

[Asker]

I've never walked on something sharp because I wear shoes when I think it's needed

[slatyb]

That's the only risk. Otherwise it's fine. There are people who go their whole lives without wearing shoes.

[Miristheiss]

I don't think it affects health in any way.

You may have some callus, rock like, crusty feet on the bottom.

Not soft, cute, dainty, delicate, feminine feet.

[Asker]

They're feminine it's not so difficult to take care of them

[BadApple69]

Barefoot is the best!! Spent half my childhood barefoot inside and out. Their are outside hazards but inside is fine.

[Asker]

Even outside is safe I think

[BadApple69]

As a kid I never cared about being barefoot outside. But now you need to think about the chemicals people put down on their grass, glass, nails, sharp rocks, hot blacktop…. But there are other things like parasites, Hookworm is one parasite that is known for infecting people while walking barefoot.

[1073sucks]

with how shoes are made, it's best to be barefoot, however your feet will start to wear out faster but at least they'll have their natural shape.

[Asker]

I'd say I'm barefoot half of the time depending of the season of course. I think it's a good balance

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I heard it's good to go barefoot. My late maternal great-grandmother would go barefoot and go out in the snow in winter months bare feet.

[BoopBoopBeep]

Ringworm and tapeworm technically. I do the same and I've never had worms though. They would have showed up by now with all the testing.

[butterly248]

A lot of countries walk around barefoot. But if you live in a city. It really isn't a good idea!

[Asker]

Yes I wear shoes in crowded places

[butterly248]

Good lol

[pickles77]

You could get warts, I got them as a kid from walking in the school changing room but going barefoot can be really healthy for you. Look up the benefits of grounding pads

[Wise4myage]

I think its fine in the house and in your yard, but not on public streets.

[Asker]

I often go barefoot on public street but I'm aware of the danger

[Wise4myage]

That's good, watch out for junkies syringes.

[Asker]

Oh there's no such things where I live

[Wise4myage]

That’s good.

[hbkfan]

Just be careful to not step on anything sharp or hard because it can permanently damage your skin

[Paris13]

Dry Feet, Callus, At Least. xx

[Asker]

I have solutions for that

[Paris13]

Me too. Sox. Feet Fetish for Them. lolxxoo

[RedInnocent68]

The Legend of Kung Fu continues…

[RedInnocent68]

The most likely risk is no one may want to suck your toes or cum in your feet, but that might not be what you were going for anyway 😉😂

[Anonymous]

U go barefoot outside in the streets?

[Asker]

Yes but not everywhere

[Opinion Owner]

So u have to keep washing them