TRENDY UGLY SHOES ACTUALLY GOOD FOR FEET

While the rise of chunky, arguably "un-cool" shoes might have some dedicated fashion fans up in arms, we're pretty big fans of the trend. Because the thing is, instead of focusing solely on design, many of these so-called "ugly" shoes, incorporate elements like heavily cushioned soles, shock-absorbing features, and elements of arch support that put your foot health first.

 

Dr. Casey Pidich

 

Take the dad sneaker trend, for example. One podiatrist  told us that dad-style shoes tend to be pretty good for your feet. "They are wide and allow our toes to naturally bend and move. Plus, they are especially ideal if you have bunions or hammertoes,” Casey Ann Pidich, DPM, a New York City-based podiatrist and owner of DoctorGlassSlipper.com said.

 

Source: Emma Stessman, Today (NBC) [8/4/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News