RISKS OF BAREFOOT WALKING OUTWEIGH THE RISKS OF WALKING WITH SHOES INDOORS

You take off your shoes every time you get home—and ask anyone visiting to do the same. But is walking barefoot bad for your feet? Even indoors? We checked in with  Miguel Cunha, DPM, founder of Gotham Footcare in New York City, who said, “I always advise people from walking barefoot especially in public.”

 

Dr. Miguel Cunha

 

Dr. Cunha told us that while there aren’t a lot of perks to walking barefoot, there isn’t as much risk if you’re walking on sand or on carpet, which offer more support. Still, he told us, “I advise people to wear in-door shoes at home with arch support (no flip-flops).” 

 

Source: Yahoo Lifestyle [10/9/19] 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.