There are health benefits and some risks associated with going barefoot. Shoes, while they offer protection, can limit the flexibility, strength, and mobility of the foot and can lead to higher incidences …

This online mini-course will teach you how to assess, train, and free your feet for fulfilling barefoot hiking adventures.

Jul 7, 2025 · Our expert panel rigorously tested a range of barefoot shoes—including boots, running shoes, hiking shoes, and casual styles—on various surfaces to assess their true “ barefoot ” feel.

Jul 31, 2025 · These are the best barefoot shoes for walking, running and weight training, according to footwear and fitness experts.

Aug 3, 2025 · Our favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet. You were born barefoot, and a growing body of evidence suggests you should have stayed that way. …

Jul 1, 2025 · What are barefoot shoes? They’re footwear designed to let your feet move naturally—without restriction. Learn the key features, benefits, and how to get started.

Jul 16, 2025 · Here are the best barefoot shoes we recommend for walking, running, hiking, lifting and everyday wear. Our top picks include Xero, Whitin and Merrell.

Aug 1, 2025 · Exercising barefoot can be done safely when walking on grass or a sandy beach, biking, or doing yoga or tai chi. But walking or running barefoot on pavement can pose numerous hazards to …

Going barefoot is the gentlest way of walking and can symbolise a way of living — being authentic, vulnerable, sensitive to our surroundings. It’s the feeling of enjoying warm sand beneath our toes, or …

5 days ago · Barefoot running, he says, “encourages mindful movement—slowing down, feeling the ground, and running or walking in harmony with natural mechanics.” Cucuzzella suggests folding in …