WATERTOWN, Conn. — When you walk barefoot in the woods, you look down more. You see fewer birds there, but you feel forest between the toes. And you feel the rocks, leaves, pine needles and m… ...

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With the snow finally gone and spring’s rains finally here, it’s time to put my boots away. This morning, we walk out onto the deck and into the warm sun. Steve’s answering emails and so am I.

Walking barefoot offers benefits like stronger feet, improved balance, and better circulation, especially on natural surfaces. However, it's not suitable for everyone or every environment.

But, “when we walk barefoot, we pronate for a longer period of time, which then alters the biomechanics and distribution of pressure and weight across the foot,” Dr. Cunha says.

All that walking barefoot on my non-carpeted house floors or out and about in unsupportive footwear got to my feet. So I had to switch things up.

Choosing to walk barefoot made a lot more sense than the directionless, impulsive life I was living before,” the 21-year-old from the U.K. told USA TODAY.