A shoeless talk-show appearance leads a reader to contemplate the current rules around going barefoot in public, and our critic weighs in on naked feet in fashion and society. By Vanessa Friedman See ...

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.

Being barefoot can feel liberating, exhilarating and fun. Some people even practice a barefoot lifestyle, avoiding shoes as much as possible. It’s also tempting to exercise barefoot as the weather ...