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Miami Herald
10-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Which Americans are most embarrassed by their feet?
Forty-four percent of Americans are self-conscious about their feet. That's according to a new survey that examined how 2,000 people around the country feel about their feet. The survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Kerasal revealed that Gen X was the most embarrassed by their feet (49%), followed by millennials (45%) and Gen Z (42%). In fact, two-thirds (66%) have avoided wearing open-toed shoes due to concerns about how their toenails look. Almost half (47%) of women, specifically, have felt self-conscious about what their feet look like at the beginning of their pedicure after their polish came off, and an additional 36% said they actually hide their issues with shoes or nail polish. Factors like smell (50%), toenail fungus (42%), toe hair (16%) and toe shape (14%) are the most common reasons keeping people from showing off their feet. Twenty-eight percent of people also shared they've had fungal nail infections. Of those who have, almost two in five (38%) were Gen Z or Millennials. When asked about the biggest challenges they face when caring for their nails or feet, respondents cited several common issues: lack of time (25%), lack of knowledge (22%), financial costs (21%) and difficulty finding products that work (20%). "Feet play a critical role in wellbeing and overall health," said Whitney Kopp, Head of Kerasal. "A lot of people struggle with foot insecurities, like toenail fungus, that prevent them from enjoying simple pleasures such as wearing sandals or visiting a spa. The good news is that these concerns are often easily manageable. Appearance plays a big role in confidence, and with the right care, anyone can feel great about showing off their feet." Foot odor and toenail fungus ranked as the most embarrassing things for someone you're dating to see. In fact, 41% said they'd reconsider dating someone with unkempt feet. And for the opportunity to have 'perfect feet', 30% of respondents said they would give up alcohol, and 20% said they would give up coffee. At the other end of the scale, some people are extremely confident in their feet, so much so that almost one in three (29%) Americans have considered selling pictures of their feet if there were no repercussions. Despite some embarrassment, Americans still proudly show their feet off all year round, with 42% saying it's acceptable to wear sandals no matter the season. This doesn't just ring true for those in warmer regions of the country either. Close to a third of respondents in the Northeast (30%) and the Midwest (31%) say it's perfectly fine to wear sandals no matter how low the temperature drops. Our feet carry us through so much, yet they're often the most overlooked part of self-care," added Kopp. "This research shows just how deeply appearance and confidence are connected. It's a reminder that small acts of care can make a big difference in how we feel day to day." Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans; the survey was commissioned by Kerasal and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between April 16–24, 2025. We are sourcing from a non-probability frame and the two main sources we use are: Traditional online access panels - where respondents opt-in to take part in online market research for an incentiveProgrammatic - where respondents are online and are given the option to take part in a survey to receive a virtual incentive usually related to the online activity they are engaging in Those who did not fit the specified sample were terminated from the survey. As the survey is fielded, dynamic online sampling is used, adjusting targeting to achieve the quotas specified as part of the sampling plan. Regardless of which sources a respondent came from, they were directed to an Online Survey, where the survey was conducted in English; a link to the questionnaire can be shared upon request. Respondents were awarded points for completing the survey. These points have a small cash-equivalent monetary value. Cells are only reported on for analysis if they have a minimum of 80 respondents, and statistical significance is calculated at the 95% level. Data is not weighted, but quotas and other parameters are put in place to reach the desired sample. Interviews are excluded from the final analysis if they failed quality-checking measures. This includes: Speeders: Respondents who complete the survey in a time that is quicker than one-third of the median length of interview are disqualified as speedersOpen ends: All verbatim responses (full open-ended questions as well as other please specify options) are checked for inappropriate or irrelevant textBots: Captcha is enabled on surveys, which allows the research team to identify and disqualify botsDuplicates: Survey software has "deduping" based on digital fingerprinting, which ensures nobody is allowed to take the survey more than once It is worth noting that this survey was only available to individuals with internet access, and the results may not be generalizable to those without internet access. The post Which Americans are most embarrassed by their feet? appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
New York Post
10-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Nearly half of Americans won't show their feet in public: survey
Forty-four percent of Americans are self-conscious about their feet. That's according to a new survey that examined how 2,000 people around the country feel about their feet. Advertisement The survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Kerasal revealed that Gen X was the most embarrassed by their feet (49%), followed by millennials (45%) and Gen Z (42%). 5 Forty-four percent of Americans are self-conscious about their feet. Piotr Marcinski – In fact, two-thirds (66%) have avoided wearing open-toed shoes due to concerns about how their toenails look. Almost half (47%) of women, specifically, have felt self-conscious about what their feet look like at the beginning of their pedicure after their polish came off, and an additional 36% said they actually hide their issues with shoes or nail polish. Advertisement Factors like smell (50%), toenail fungus (42%), toe hair (16%) and toe shape (14%) are the most common reasons keeping people from showing off their feet. 5 Nearly half of survey respondents pointed to foot or toenail ailments. SWNS 5 Almost half (47%) of women, specifically, have felt self-conscious about what their feet look like at the beginning of their pedicure after their polish came off SWNS Twenty-eight percent of people also shared they've had fungal nail infections. Of those who have, almost two in five (38%) were Gen Z or Millennials. Advertisement When asked about the biggest challenges they face when caring for their nails or feet, respondents cited several common issues: lack of time (25%), lack of knowledge (22%), financial costs (21%) and difficulty finding products that work (20%). 'Feet play a critical role in wellbeing and overall health,' said Whitney Kopp, Head of Kerasal. 'A lot of people struggle with foot insecurities, like toenail fungus, that prevent them from enjoying simple pleasures such as wearing sandals or visiting a spa. The good news is that these concerns are often easily manageable. Appearance plays a big role in confidence, and with the right care, anyone can feel great about showing off their feet.' 5 When asked about the biggest challenges they face when caring for their nails or feet, respondents cited four issues. SWNS Foot odor and toenail fungus ranked as the most embarrassing things for someone you're dating to see. In fact, 41% said they'd reconsider dating someone with unkempt feet. Advertisement And for the opportunity to have 'perfect feet', 30% of respondents said they would give up alcohol, and 20% said they would give up coffee. At the other end of the scale, some people are extremely confident in their feet, so much so that almost one in three (29%) Americans have considered selling pictures of their feet if there were no repercussions. Despite some embarrassment, Americans still proudly show their feet off all year round, with 42% saying it's acceptable to wear sandals no matter the season. 5 Most Americans avoid open-toed shoes due to toenail worries. SWNS This doesn't just ring true for those in warmer regions of the country either. Close to a third of respondents in the Northeast (30%) and the Midwest (31%) say it's perfectly fine to wear sandals no matter how low the temperature drops. Our feet carry us through so much, yet they're often the most overlooked part of self-care,' added Kopp. 'This research shows just how deeply appearance and confidence are connected. It's a reminder that small acts of care can make a big difference in how we feel day to day.' Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans; the survey was commissioned by Kerasal and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between April 16–24, 2025.
