Why Taking a Break From Cushioned Shoes Is Good for Your Feet

Experts weigh in on when cushioning helps—and when it hurts—and how to make your feet stronger no matter how plush your shoes are.
Why Taking a Break From Cushioned Shoes Is Good for Your Feet
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Wearing overly cushioned, pillowy shoes all the time is like wearing oven mitts throughout an entire cooking session—not just when pulling something hot from the oven, but while chopping, mixing, and plating, too.

The mitts dull your senses, restrict movement, and make it harder to use the small muscles in your fingers and wrists—just when you need precision for tasks such as measuring spices and kneading dough.

Amy Denney
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.