Going through airport security while barefoot can pose some health risks to both your feet and body.

Here’s why and what to do instead.

Did you really just go through the airport security line barefoot in your mental montage?

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The truth is, its best for your health to leave your socks on when you move through TSA.

We had a podiatrist break down exactly why its important.

What are the risks of going through airport security barefoot?

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podiatrist and professor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Shoes and socks serve a protective function.

We lose that protection when we go barefoot and need to be careful with each step, he says.

Its Amazing How Its All Connected.

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Do socks provide enough protection?

Antibacterial soap if available, says Dr. Kosinski.

Thats why its always best to wear somethingsocks, flip-flops, well-fittingsneakerswhenever youre walking around in a public space.

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