Here's Why You Shouldn't Run Barefoot On the Beach

One of the toughest questions I'll face on my beach vacation: Am I supposed to run with shoes or without? Is one option actually better for my feet—and the rest of my body—than the other? Ahead of my next trip to the pristine spit of land known as Coney Island, I figure I'd reach out to a few experts. Here's what they had to say
One of the toughest questions I'll face on my beach vacation: Am I supposed to run with shoes or without? Is one option actually better for my feet—and the rest of my body—than the other? Ahead of my next trip to the pristine spit of land known as Coney Island, I figure I'd reach out to a few experts. Here's what they had to say

Barefoot Running - ACA Hands Down Better

Is it true that running with shoes on can weaken your feet and make it harder to run barefoot? - Quora

Beach Running: Is Running on Sand Joint-Friendly?

Why I'll never be a barefoot runner - Chatelaine

Barefoot Running: Benefits, Technique and Risks

How to Prevent Calluses, Blisters, Athlete's Foot, and Other Common Summertime Foot Hazards: Eric Blanson, DPM: Sports Medicine

The Holiday Workout: Barefoot Beach Running - Sundried

3 Ways to Run Barefoot (Safely!) in the Sand - Fitbit Blog

Why You Shouldn't Wear Flip Flops - Community Foot Clinic of McPherson

4 Health Benefits of Walking on the Beach - Tips for Walking on Sand

Running on the beach: Tips for beginners

The gross reason you should be careful walking barefoot on the beach