The debate over whether kids should go barefoot has sparked conversations across generations. While grandmas caution against the dangers of shoeless adventures, some doctors champion the benefits of ...

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 ...

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.