Yes, Spartan boys typically did not wear shoes. This practice was part of their rigorous training program to toughen them up from a young age. The Spartans believed that going barefoot helped develop the boys’ endurance and made their feet strong. The overall Spartan education system, known as the agoge, emphasized physical toughness, self-denial, and resilience, and not wearing shoes was one aspect of this training designed to make them hardy and better prepared for the challenges of adult life and warfare.
