What is the ideal foot shape?

A normal arch is the most common and the most desirable of foot shapes, but as you age and maybe put on a few pounds, that normal arch could begin to flatten out. Another way your feet are unique is in their type and degree of pronation-a fancy word for the amount your foot rolls side to side when you walk or run.

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One may also ask how do i know my foot type?

Are there any benefits to having flat feet? In a 1989 study of more than 300 Army infantry trainees at Fort Benning Ga., those with flat feet had far fewer training injuries than recruits with normal or high insteps. In fact, trainees with high arches suffered twice as many injuries, including sprains and stress fractures, as their flat-footed comrades.

Is having arched feet good?

High arch: Having high arches means that less of your foot actually touches the ground when walking or running, providing less shock absorption when the foot strikes the ground. Therefore, people with high arches can be more prone to overuse injuries when playing sports or exercising. What problems can flat feet cause? Flat feet tend to cause another condition called overpronation, which is when the ankles roll inward while you're walking. This can lead to foot and ankle pain. Because your feet are the basis of support for your entire body, having flat feet and overpronation can cause problems with your spinal alignment.

What is peasant foot?

The 'Peasant Foot' has all toes of practically the same length, with the big toe maybe a tad bit longer! Their feet appear square in shape because of this property. As people, their personality reeks of patience, and they are probably the most thoughtful people on the face of this Earth.