As we enter the era of super-soft footwear, it begs the question: Can shoes be too comfortable?
Hear what foot experts think.
You also execute the risk of losingstrength in the muscles and ligaments on the bottoms of your feet.
Dr. Egbogah says even those with a perfect gait could see issues likemetatarsalgia, weakened arches, and misalignment.
It can push your whole posture forward because youre sinking into the shoes, she says.
You could have the same issues with back pain and knee pain, even if you dont have overpronation.
body and posture experts, manual osteopath, chiropractor, myofascial release therapist, clinic director of the[fix], designer ofdr LIZA shoes, and guest lecturer at OCAD University.
But how much is too much?
(She likens it to the feeling of sitting on a firm mattress with a soft topper.)
You also shouldnt be able to easily bend your shoe in half, or twist it like a towel.
But these rules apply to any key in of shoe, not just sneakers.
And cushion addicts, fear not.
Wearing your pillowy shoes every once in a while probably isnt going to hurt you.
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body and posture experts, manual osteopath, chiropractor, myofascial release therapist, clinic director of the[fix], designer ofdr LIZA shoes, and guest lecturer at OCAD University.
