Should you walk barefoot at the beach?

Walking barefoot on the beach brings all kinds of benefits: Because more muscles are used when walking in sand, you burn more calories—up to 50% more than walking on a stable surface like concrete. Sand is a natural exfoliant. Our feet take a beating, whether in shoes or not. Sand can smooth rough spots as you walk.



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Walking barefoot on the beach brings all kinds of benefits: Because more muscles are used when walking in sand, you burn more calories—up to 50% more than walking on a stable surface like concrete. Sand is a natural exfoliant. Our feet take a beating, whether in shoes or not. Sand can smooth rough spots as you walk.

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So, what are the best shoes to wear on the beach? While there are certain features to look for when shopping for beach-ready footwear, you've got options. Flip flops, toe-post sandals, slides, strappy sandals, sneakers, and wedge heels are all excellent picks.

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Summer Foot Care - Taking Care of Your Feet at the Beach
  1. Don't forget the SPF. We all know the importance of wearing sunscreen. ...
  2. Don't go barefoot at the beach. First of all, sand is hot. ...
  3. Water shoes: Do I really need them? In simple terms: yes. ...
  4. Post-beach moisturizer. Sand is an exfoliant. ...
  5. Don't sit on the sidelines.


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You can bring your flip-flops. They'll keep your feet from burning on the hot sand. But, if you're not by the water, you'll probably want to skip the flip-flops. Especially if you'll be walking or spending lots of time on your feet.

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Tight clothes No matter how much sunscreen you put on, you will leave the beach with a good amount of tan, maybe a sunburn too. Wearing tight clothes might make it more difficult for you. Looser clothes might not help you vanish the sunburn but it will not increase the level of discomfort surely.

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Since sharks see contrast colors, anything that is very bright against lighter or darker skin can look like a bait fish to a shark. For this reason, he suggests swimmers avoid wearing yellow, white, or even bathing suits with contrasting colors, like black and white.

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Those surveyed weighed in on “beach etiquette” with the top rules being: don't sit too close to others if there is open space (58%), don't litter (53%) and don't shake off sand too close to others (51%).

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Walking barefoot can be better than walking in ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or flimsy flip-flops but there are a host of dangers that walking barefoot can bring on, from stepping on glass to acquiring an infection. Flip-flops should not replace sturdier casual footwear even if they look fashionable.

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