Walking barefoot can reinforce the muscles in your feet. Milan Markovic via Getty Images When you walk in the door and kick off your shoes, does it actually hurt the health of your feet to walk around ...

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Barefoot boy summer ” has been canceled. That’s according to podiatrists alarmed at recent reports that people (men in particular) are losing their shoes and hitting the streets—heading to coffee ...

The pros share their opinions. House slippers have become the latest wellness staple for 2026, in part due to the viral “being Chinese” trend on TikTok. (For background, the movement involves adapting ...

People walk barefoot on a path inside a flower nursery in Anyang, south of Seoul, on Jan. 30, 2026. Walking barefoot has gained popularity as one of the biggest health trends in the country. (Yonhap) ...