I need to comment here because I will only wear shoes if I have to
People look down on those who don't wear shoes, I have even had strangers offer to buy me shoes
Remember when smoking was cool many years ago and even promoted, this was due to a lack of education, shoes will go the same route
The most straightforward benefit to barefoot walking is that in theory, walking barefoot more closely restores our ‘natural’ walking pattern, also known as our gait.
Other benefits of walking barefoot include:
Better control of your foot position when it strikes the ground
Improvements in balance, proprioception, and body awareness, which can help with pain relief
Better foot mechanics, which can lead to improved mechanics of the hips, knees, and core
Maintaining appropriate range of motion in your foot and ankle joints as well as adequate strength and stability within your muscles and ligaments
Relief from improperly fitting shoes, which may cause bunions, hammertoes, or other foot deformities
Stronger leg muscles, which support the lower back region