putting pressure on your feet by walking around barefoot for weeks or months can cause them to become inflamed, which can lead to serious foot problems. Wearing shoes makes you more stable than you would be either bare feet or in just socks, Dr. Priya Parthasarathy says. If you’ve ever pulled your feet up underneath yourself while perched on your office chair, you know they eventually start to hurt. You might be tempted to wear slippers inside—and that’s O.K