From pros and cons to a safe progression protocol, learn if barefoot lifting is the right approach for you.

They’re the divisive footwear that many swear by, but which barefoot shoes are comfy enough for running and hiking? Our writer spent three months finding out ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Running isn’t the only ...

It's common knowledge that pointy-toed high-heels spell hell for feet (does anyone actually like wearing them?). What's not so well-known is the fact that your cushy running shoes can also negatively ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Years ago, the idea ...

A listener to The Rod Ryan Show on KTBZ-FM The Buzz who wishes to remain anonymous sent the show in an email on why you should ALWAYS wear shoes in public showers. We're warning you these pictures are ...

These minimal barefoot shoes provide maximum floor feel and route to very good foot health. Read our recommendations for ...

A man in Texas caught a flesh-eating infection after taking a shower barefoot in his gym. What started as a singular wart grew into five of them, as well as open wounds, according to the Daily Mail.

Lately, it seems like shoes have become optional for getting in a good workout. While we all remember the barefoot running craze from a few years back, a more recent spike in barefoot lifting has ...

Eric Richardson, a junior at Northside High School, noticed one of his classmates always went barefoot in gym class. Richardson says other students would sometimes tease the boy about it, but he ...