Shoes and Feet

mytechuniverse · December 20, 2019, 3:52pm

Chris Duffin has really been preaching against shoes for foot health. He mentions a very old medical study on feet and shoes in his lectures. Do you think modern footwear weakens the feet in a meaningful way, or does it even matter? I know he is selling slippers, which I might purchase for boxing and deadlifts, but would there be a benefit to a minimalist shoe for tasks like running?

Austin_Baraki · December 20, 2019, 6:15pm

No, we don’t think this matters.

LimySoul · November 15, 2022, 3:34pm

Incorrectly selected shoes can greatly affect the foot and the condition of the whole human body.

owengraham · November 15, 2022, 8:15pm

Incorrectly selected shoes can greatly affect the foot and the condition of the whole human body.

PaulFelder · November 16, 2022, 9:38am

All shoes seem to have a negative effect. But it’s not. Sports models or shoes with an orthopedic bottom are exactly those options that support the foot as much as possible.

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Shoes and Feet

Incorrectly selected shoes can greatly affect the foot and the condition of the whole human body.​

All shoes seem to have a negative effect. But it’s not. Sports models or shoes with an orthopedic bottom are exactly those options that support the foot as much as possible.​

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Incorrectly selected shoes can greatly affect the foot and the condition of the whole human body.

All shoes seem to have a negative effect. But it’s not. Sports models or shoes with an orthopedic bottom are exactly those options that support the foot as much as possible.