Can you use this while barefoot?
1995490
I personally don't like it without a tennis shoes in it because my foot is small and it's uncomfortable. It really depends on the person but I don't like using it without shoes.
1995491
No reason you couldn't, but I usually stretch with shoes on for more stability in my foot.
1995492
I tried it barefoot and it wasn't too comfortable. I recommend wearing shoes.
1033425
I have only used mine by laying on it. I never thought about using it while watching tv but we have a leather sofa so I'm not sure that I want it near the sofa.Good luck with your method. Have you contacted the company to ask them?I also stand on mine barefooted. It feels good afterwards.
1867377
The instructions say you can, but I wouldn't recommend it! It's probably OK if you are gentle on the surface.
1848290
You can. I will say though that if you plan on using an air mattress it will limit the foot space, as the height gets narrow in the foot area.
1282326
Changing my answer; the bottom might be too abrasive for shoes; it would damage floors.
1471957
Yes and you can even wear it with no socks and sandals. They are really great! Sorry for the delay in answering.
1819810
I wouldnt try it with bare feet. I use it with my socks and training shoes on, I hope that answer your question. I read from one of the reviews somewhere on the net to use shoes. I love my Ironman it works really good.
949926
I doubt you'd feel it if you had shoes on. You would definitely feel it barefoot and probably through socks though.You may want to be a little careful with the shoes though. The wires in this mat are *very* fine and shoes could probably break them or dislodge them from the mat surface.
293745
You can. I recommend having shoes on with an indent on the sole to place the band.
2278378
No, you can use any shoe you want -- but you need a way to secure the device to your shoe -- there are several third party pouches that attach to your shoelaces that will hold this device securely. And by the way, if you have an iPhone with iOS 6 or 7, you don't need the footpod devices in/on your shoe anymore! So don't buy this if you're using an iPhone with iOS 6 or 7: there's no need for it anymore. If you're using an iPod, then yes, you still need this device.
1787476
The enclosed instructions specify that shoes should be worn while on the board. The bumps on its surface help to keep shoes from slipping. I have never slipped off. I would never try the board barefoot.
990349
Absolutely. If the toe area of your shoes are already tight, this might be too much. But otherwise, this is fine for any shoes.
1819811
I would say you can but it would be a little uncomfortable. I use my flip flops and it works just fine.
1998649
if the toe area of shoe was deep enough you could. I just wear at home with no shoes.
793794
No. Not possible to use with a shoe. Intended for nighttime sleeping to keep the foot at the proper angle. Relief comes from stretching the calf muscles with the foot pulled upwards.
1981272
I've found that you only sink into the mat when barefoot. I don't notice any significant sinking when wearing shoes.
990854
yes it would be comfortable to walk on barefoot. a baby could crawl on it however it is a little rough and is a hard surface, i would not allow my grand babay to crawl on it