It is a fashion trend endorsed by Hollywood stars such as Ryan Gosling, Orlando Bloom and Jude Law.
But the current style of wearing shoes without socks means more people are getting athlete’s foot, the College of Podiatry warns.
The fungal infection, which causes blisters and redness, is more likely to develop when people go sockless as the lining of a shoe will not absorb sweat, letting bacteria grow.
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