Heres what to know before you kick off your shoes.

Blanchett: Victor Boyko.

Pine: Jacopo Raule.

a collage featuring Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, and Jacob Elordi to show some of the examples of recent celebrity barefoot outings

Photo:Blanchett: Victor Boyko. Pine: Jacopo Raule. Elordi: Alessandra Benedetti. Getty Images. Collage: Cassie Basford.

Elordi: Alessandra Benedetti.

Collage: Cassie Basford.

Its walking first thing in the morning sans shoes.

AndTikTok has caught on to this, of course.

Can walking barefoot actually help your mental healthand are there any other physical health benefits we should know about?

Are There Health Benefits of Walking Barefoot Outside?

There is some evidence that grounding may have some benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties.

While the concept of grounding by walking barefoot sounds promising, the research is extremely limited.

So you’re free to still reap these benefits with the support of sneakers.