I've been walking 4.5 miles a day, 5 days a week since Jan 2nd. As of today, I have lost ~53 pounds, gone from being pre-diabetic to normal levels, lost my entire wardrobe in the process, and finally my Vans died. They have been loyal a.f.
Glad they helped me on this journey to better health.
@the_abecedarian@piefed.social
Padded shoes are worse for your joints. This is a common misconception from poor studies of 10+ years ago. You're better off with thinner soles to build bone density and strengthen tendons.
That being said, better shoes are still a thing. Shoes made for walking and running, like zero drop Altras, may be a good transition from the Vans.
In any event, congrats on the extra years of life!