PODIATRIST DISCUSSES WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A MEN'S DRESS SHOE

Men's Health style editors know a lot about shoes but we’re not doctors, so we called in an expert for advice. “My main thing to look for in dress shoes is proper arch support,” says New York City-based podiatrist Brad Schaeffer, DPM. “Dress shoes can have little to no arch support and are very hard and rigid, depending on which brand you buy.”

 

 

Dr. Brad Schaeffer

 

So choosing a lighter, more comfortable dress shoe sole is half the battle. That will provide the give and support that your feet need to minimize discomfort. If you prefer a traditional heel, then stick to rubber outsoles over leather and keep heel height to a minimum. Dr. Schaeffer pointed out that you don’t need to drop a lot of money to get comfortable dress shoes. “I have seen very expensive shoes with no support and vice versa,” he explained. “It can be very hit or miss.”

 

Source: Brad Lamphear, Men's Health [11/7/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News