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By Cory Martin
Updated on December 06, 2025
Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM

Key Takeaways

- Walking barefoot can make your foot and leg muscles stronger.
- #Grounding, walking without shoes, can reduce stress and improve mental health.
- Be careful of getting cuts, fungal infections, or injuries while walking #barefoot. [Especially thorns -- I got hobbled by one of those last year!]

"Walking barefoot, known as grounding, can significantly boost your mental and physical well-being by improving balance, strengthening foot and leg muscles, and reducing stress. However, forgoing shoes may not be right for people with certain health conditions."

Learn more:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/benefits-of-walking-barefoot-8758027

#SolarPunkSunday #RewildYourself #Grounding #WalkUponTheEarth #Nature

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