18 Apr 2022

Are shoes indoors good for your feet?

From Easter Monday, 9:42 am on 18 April 2022
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The research is in, wearing your outdoor shoes indoors is a big no-no.

A recent study from environmental chemists in Australia found that people were bringing in a myriad of nasty bacteria into their homes via their shoes.

But what about our foot health, is it better to wear shoes indoors, or go au naturel?

Dr Tim Halpine from Active Feet Podiatry has the answer.