Strength training barefoot may seem like a good idea based on how many people rave bout it, but it's not ideal for everyone.
"Shoes are meant to protect us and barefoot weight training may not be best for everyone. Take for instance someone with a limb length discrepancy where one leg is slightly shorter than the other; being barefoot can exacerbate this," podiatrist Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, member of Vionic Innovation Lab, told POPSUGAR. "What about people with little to no natural fat padding on the bottom of their feet? This can be painful and cause injury because there is nothing between the foot and floor for cushioning and shock absorbing."
Before you try barefoot training, it may be good to assess your foot health, and possibly visit a podiatrist to see if it's right for your feet.
