Your shoes may be working against you, scientists say

[Mike Wehner]

• New research shows that shoes with toe spring supports may be beneficial for just about everyone.
• The research suggests that while technology in the sole of shoes has come a long way, the toes have been neglected.
• Shoes with toe springs may require less energy when walking, making them more comfortable and reducing fatigue.

The feeling of slipping on a fresh, brand new pair of shoes is certainly one of life's little pleasures, but have you ever considered that your footwear — as high-tech and comfortable as modern shoes are — may actually be doing more harm than good? A new study suggests that the vast majority of shoes are actually far from optimal when it comes to helping you walk, and some simple tweaks could make shoes a whole lot better.

The research, which was published in Scientific Reports, reveals that modern footwear falls short in one key area: the toes. Toe springs, which can be worn either externally or can be built into a shoe, aren't a new technology, but they can help you walk easier, resulting in less fatigue and perhaps even less foot pain if that's a thing you suffer from.

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