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"Barefoot" sneakers may look a little out-there (okay, the first time I saw them I thought they were part of the wardrobe from Avatar), but runners swear by them, and retail experts say they're ...

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The debate over running shoes versus barefoot running continues among fitness enthusiasts. Understanding the benefits and ...

Barefoot workouts can provide many benefits once your body gets used to them. But they’re not without risk, and they’re not about going all in. If anything, they require you to slowly unlearn certain ...

Last week, Balenciaga released its Spring/Summer 2025 lookbook and viewers noticed something was afoot. Many of the models were wearing what looked like a thin insole, almost invisible to the naked ...

If you've ever kicked off your shoes at the gym or tried a workout barefoot at home, you might have noticed something interesting-you feel more grounded, balanced, and connected to your movements.

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 ...