You may not think that you need to wear shoes if you have a Stairmaster in your home. You will think that you only need to wear them when you are at the gym, using equipment that other people have used. The truth, however, is that you should wear shoes at your own home as well. This can protect you. It will keep your feet from getting painful blisters. It will also give you better grip when you are climbing so that you do not slip and fall. Furthermore, shoes can give you ankle support and also arch support.