Paul and Howard talk about shoes and their consequences. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.

Topics:

Why do we wear shoes?
The evolutionary history of the foot
The anatomic consequences of shoe wear
Mistakes people make buying athletic shoes
The explosion is athletic shoe varieties, from minimalist shoes, to maximalist shoes, and everything in-between
Common shoe-related foot injuries

Related Readings:

Bios:

Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.

Music & Disclaimers:

Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Athletic Shoes: Their History, Benefits, and Consequences