re: Peter Attia: Foot Health Podcast

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I understand the point and I like him a lot. But you can’t go get in 10,000 steps in barefoot shoes on concrete when you’re a 300 pound dude with plantar fascia problems.

When people won’t exercise because of foot pain, you can sometimes convince them to go get fitted it some nice hoka type max cushion shoes and go for a walk to meet some daily step goal. If the modern shoe helps people get off the couch, I’m about it. Being massively overweight is bad for the feet too.

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The guest on the podcast agrees with this. Her take was to use the cushioned/support shoes as a tool when needed, but also use a minimalist shoe in a controlled manner to develop strength and flexility over time. Go rucking in your hokas (when necessary), use your xeros around the house. Her one non-negotiable was to always use a wide toe box.