Experts say working out barefoot has plenty of benefits. Don’t start stripping down at the gym just yet. Experts say getting a little less dressed for your workouts can have some major benefits for ...

Grounding (or earthing)—essentially, the practice of making physical contact with the Earth’s surface, also known as walking barefoot—has been a thing among true wellness heads for a minute now.

You’ve probably seen someone wandering through a park barefoot and thought, Is that just a crunchy wellness thing… or is there something to it? Researchers and podiatrists have been investigating what ...

A shoeless talk-show appearance leads a reader to contemplate the current rules around going barefoot in public, and our critic weighs in on naked feet in fashion and society. By Vanessa Friedman Is ...

Being barefoot can feel liberating, exhilarating and fun. Some people even practice a barefoot lifestyle, avoiding shoes as much as possible. It’s also tempting to exercise barefoot as the weather ...

Meet the man who is spending every day barefoot – for a whole year. Bear Intentions, 34, gave up his shoes and socks back in October and has been going through life barefoot ever since. The challenge ...

For many down under, going barefoot is a way of life. When we’re not getting around in thongs (flip flops, for the dirty-minded), we often forgo shoes when going for a quick trip to the supermarket, ...