According to Podiatrist Dr. Hillary Brenner...
She wrote a feature for WebMD where you lays out the "Worst Shoes for your Feet" slideshow. All of the slide show is exactly what you'd expect: spike high heels, pointy toe dress shoes, the roller 'fit' shoes, etc.
Then, on slide 24 you have a picture of a pair of FiveFingers?
Then it gets worse, as she attempts to describe what makes them "The Worst shoe":
"Fitness Trends: Minimalist Shoe
Newer additions to the shoe scene are minimalist shoes. They aim to mimic the natural feel and mechanics of walking barefoot. Brenner is not impressed. "There's no support for your heel or arch and no shock absorption," she says. In addition, in some brands, the "fingers" separate the toes, interfering with the natural walking position."
uh... what?
But, at least she then goes on to tell us how pick out a great shoe:
"If you're ready to do right by your feet, Brenner offers these three tips:
Make sure the shoe bends at the toe box, but is not too flexible.Make sure there is a sufficient arch support.Choose a chunky heel that is less than 2 inches high."[/list]
/facepalm
http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/slideshow-worst-shoes-for-your-feet
She wrote a feature for WebMD where you lays out the "Worst Shoes for your Feet" slideshow. All of the slide show is exactly what you'd expect: spike high heels, pointy toe dress shoes, the roller 'fit' shoes, etc.
Then, on slide 24 you have a picture of a pair of FiveFingers?
Then it gets worse, as she attempts to describe what makes them "The Worst shoe":
"Fitness Trends: Minimalist Shoe
Newer additions to the shoe scene are minimalist shoes. They aim to mimic the natural feel and mechanics of walking barefoot. Brenner is not impressed. "There's no support for your heel or arch and no shock absorption," she says. In addition, in some brands, the "fingers" separate the toes, interfering with the natural walking position."
uh... what?
But, at least she then goes on to tell us how pick out a great shoe:
"If you're ready to do right by your feet, Brenner offers these three tips:
Make sure the shoe bends at the toe box, but is not too flexible.Make sure there is a sufficient arch support.Choose a chunky heel that is less than 2 inches high."[/list]
/facepalm
http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/slideshow-worst-shoes-for-your-feet