is it comfortable to walk on barefoot?
1239157
Yes, the only exception maybe, if you're feet are less sensitive to the ambient temperature of your home.
1239158
Yes, it feels very nice to walk on it but it is hard to keep in one place. It keeps shifting, bunches up and folds over on the ends. You have to keep straightening it.
1239159
I bought this to sleep on in summer. Since my body feels ok with it, I think it is comfortable also to walk on barefoot.
604507
From GaryRose - I wear the pad on my right foot with sandals with no problem. I have also worn the pad barefoot but only for a short period of time indoors and had no problem. I just moisten it everyday and stick it on my bare foot before I put on my sandals. Hope this helps Island Mermaid.
1766597
I find it very comfortable when using footwear with no pain/discomfort whatsoever. There is slight pressure on the top of your feet if you use the table barefoot. Your feet are held in by adjustable foam pads that slide back to meet the front of your shins with padded leather leg guards serving to hold your legs upright to prevent any horizontal movement. Overall very comfortable and easy to use; quick in and out with multiple slots to help adjust to all leg sizes.
2221798
Yes you could walk long distances if you wear good pair of socks! Your feet sweat too much if worn too long without socks!! I find them very comfortable. I have to wear them half a day when I'm working in the barn when it's raining and my feet have never hurt!!
1471957
Yes and you can even wear it with no socks and sandals. They are really great! Sorry for the delay in answering.
881973
Yes, you can wear normal shoes with them. Just need a little bit of practice to change positions with the peddal.
1724151
You don't need special boots, the ankle straps hold you as firm as you want. Mine has two holds, so that you can either use the lighter one or the tighter one. I've never tried it barefooted, but my husband has and he hasn't had any problems with the hold.
571113
No, but I am mtn biking.. I wouldn't wear shoes I was worried about getting damaged in the first place!
1298129
Yes, I stand on it just in socks sometimes and it feels great. Sometimes I even prefer it that way, so shoes, no shoes you can go wrong.
648644
We've been using the one for just over a year with and without shoes (we now have 2, a 2nd generation mother's day gift because the other went over so well). I think the without happens more in the summer. The mat feels comfortable either way, but I will say it does feel great in bare feet. If i'm at the sink doing dishes i'm generally barefoot on the mat since I tend to splash the water. There is still no viable wear and tear with these mats.
1873917
I haven't gotten sore feet from using unless barefooted on it. Mine does make a little noise but it still works fine.
1087020
yes, slightly but you will normally only walk at 1mph if you are working so the cushioning in your shoes is enough.
264520
No when I use it I usually have socks on or slippers. They are probably talking about the sandpaper like surface so your feet don't slip.
227989
Short answer is yes. I found a footrest to be very helpful for longtime standing comfort.
945414
In my opinion, no. The sole isn't exactly thin but it's very flexible - if you walk over rocks or large gravel, you can definitely feel it.
1815728
It will just barely work for you if you put the seat at the lowest setting and only if you wear a shoe on your other foot that has a fairly thick sole. I'm 5'1" and I can use it but not barefooted.
496781
Yes. It is comfortable enough to use without shoes, even though the manufacturer recommends that you wear shoes. I only go 75 to 90% inversion to stay engaged withthe vibrating cushion so not wearing shoes is not an issue.