Insoles Versus Cushioned Shoes For Standing Work

Standing all day is a different sport from walking all day. The muscles that hold you still fatigue in ways that a soft shoe alone cannot fix.A cushioned shoe feels good for an hour, then lets your foot sink into poor alignment. An insole keeps the arch engaged so your weight stays balanced across the whole foot.Soft shoes without support feel great early and hurt late.Firm insoles with support feel odd early and save you late.For hard floors, pair a cushioned shoe with a structured insole.Rotate two pairs of shoes so the foam can rebound overnight.I learned this the hard way during a long airport layover. The shoes were plush, the feet were not. The.