How Do Shoes Help Us?

Shoes help protect our feet from injury. Humans have made coverings for there feet for centuries. This added protection allow humans to move into environments that otherwise would be uncomfortable or dangerous (hot sand, sharp rocks, woods with thorns, etc etc). Humans were thus better able to survive and prosper. As footwear developed, there have been advances in crafting shoes to overcome weaknesses in some peoples feet (fallen arches, excess pronation, inadequate padding on the soles, and other problems). In addition, specialized shoes now allow us to perform sports longer and with less stress to the feet, knees and back. Other examples of specialized footware include steel-toed boots/shoes that have saved workers from toe or foot amputations from accidents. A person could write a book on the benefits of shoes, (and they probably already have), so I'd better stop here.