There’s something magical about kicking off your shoes and walking barefoot on grass, sand, or even cool tiles. It feels freeing, grounding, and oddly satisfying. For some people, it’s a nostalgic ...

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.

Walking barefoot can make your foot and leg muscles stronger. Grounding, walking without shoes, can reduce stress and improve mental health. Be careful of getting cuts, fungal infections, or injuries ...