Which is better: doing workouts barefoot or wearing shoes?

Always wear shoes. Though there some some whom argue that barefoot is better for squats/deadlift posture etc, however, shoes are made to protect your feet. You'll never know when you will need the shoes to protect you from falling weights. read more

It actually depends on the kind of workout you're doing actually. Me, I love to do yoga barefoot, include stretching in there as well. But when I'm doing other workouts like aerobics, or with weights, I like to wear shoes, it minimizes the chances of getting injured and also I feel it provides stability. read more

But if you really want to try, just start doing some light bodyweight movements, stretches and warm-ups in bare feet at home, or in the group fitness or yoga studio of your gym before hitting the weight-room floor in shoes. read more

Going barefoot will give you healthier feet overall. Shoes are the cause of most foot problems. Shoes often lead to bunions, corns, athlete’s foot, hammer toes, ingrown toe nails and fallen arches. People who spend lots of time barefoot do not experience any of these and generally do not even get any callouses. read more