Walking bare foot can lead to a number of problems especially when you live in the many 3rd world countries around the globe.There is approximately 6 billion people on the planet and 4 billion of these people live in poor conditions. Since the time they are born, walking is their number one way of transportation and walking barefoot in dirt and in undeveloped areas can lead to serious injuries, that lead to disease, and possibly death. A simple cut on the foot or sore can create a welcome center for all kinds parasites and diseases spreading sickness throughout the body.

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Below, are only a hand-full of the problems that can arise from walking bare foot, especially to those people where their number one way of transportation is walking in poor condition areas.



• Cellulitis - which then can lead to other problems like Diabetes, Circulatory problems, Liver diseases such as chronic Hepatitis or Cirrhosis, and can also lead to various skin disorders such as Eczema and Psoriasis.

• Athletes Foot

• Jiggers

• Various Fungal Nail Infections - Which can worsen if someone already has Diabetes and a weak immune system.

• Nerve Damage - in the persons feet and legs

• Sores, Calluses, & Corns - Which becomes extremely painful and can become enlarged, making the feet deformed, and the ability to walk becomes a painful challenge.

• Ringworm

• Hookworm

• Roundworm

• Whipworm

• Strongyloidiasis

• Bloodborne pathogens