Foot protection hardly gets a thought. In safety training, you may have seen grisly photos of eye injuries. Or you are tired of repeating yourself to a co-worker who “has bad hearing” but doesn’t use earplugs. Flash protection, shock prevention, team lift — you pay attention to all these things.
Now look at what you’re wearing on your feet. Take one off and look at the heel. Is it worn unevenly from side to side? If the answer is yes, then this is a problem. Perhaps you need to work on your gait while barefoot, so you strike evenly rather than pronating or supinating. A visit to a podiatrist now could prevent severe problems down the road. If the sole has seen better days, then resole or replace the shoes.
Do you wear this same pair of shoes daily? If so, you are subjecting your feet to excess shock because the cushion has not had enough time for sufficient decompression.
If you perspire in them, spritz inside them with white vinegar, and then let them air dry before you put them away.
