I really agree with this that kids are better off in most environments without shoes, and probably everyone. I'm an adult, but for years I've had to wear ortho

I really agree with this that kids are better off in most environments without shoes, and probably everyone. I'm an adult, but for years I've had to wear orthotics. I recently started climbing stairs and even small mountains without shoes occasionally and it's helped get my foot arch back, I no longer need orthotics. Hundreds of millions of Indians in villages walk and run without shoes, thorns, rocks, etc. don't bother them that much. You want to of course avoid walking in waste-water or where there are ticks or other dangers, but I think in most sanitary environments it's better to not wear shoes. There are some photos I've seen in the past of kids feet who had worn shoes and who hadn't worn shoes, and there was a lot of difference.