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On the Pointlessness of Pointy Footwear

Nor could one easily kneel or pray in what were sometimes known as "Satan's clutches." In 1215, Pope Innocent III banned it. Clergymen, among other things, wear "shoes with embroidery or pointy toes". The edict was so unsuccessful that…

The Greatest Footwear for Knee Arthritis

Some experts recommend flat, flexible shoes for people with knee osteoarthritis, while others say sturdy, supportive shoes are better. Now a randomized study has found that the latter - a stiff and stable shoe with good cushioning - is…