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Sign in to savethumb|Barefoot person leaving footprints behind Being barefoot is the state of not wearing any footwear.
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- Historical and religious aspects
- Historical aspects
- Religious aspects
- Barefoot customs by country
- Australia
- Czech Republic
- Ecuador
- France
- Germany
- Japan
- India
- New Zealand
- Romani
- Spain
- South Africa
- United States
- Vietnam
- Arts and entertainment
- Health implications
- Laws
- Sports and recreation
- Hiking
- Running
- Water skiing
- Skateboarding
- Combat sports
- American football
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Barefoot person leaving footprints behind Being barefoot is the state of not wearing any footwear.
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 of flexible flat foot, bunions, hammer toe, and Morton's neuroma. Walking and running barefoot results in a more natural gait, allowing for a more rocking motion of the foot, eliminating the hard heel strike and generating less collision force in the foot and lower leg.