MD Podiatrist Recommends Wearing Shoes Inside Your Home

If you’ve ever stepped on a LEGO, then you’ve missed something very special. Even if you don’t have LEGOs littering your floor, there are a few serious reasons why you might want to keep shoes on in your house. Dan Michaels, DPM and said that with more people working from home, he has seen an increase in foot pain and a condition called plantar fasciitis. She said a rigid shoe to protect the bottom of the foot and allow the arch to be supported has been beneficial to keep the alignment of your joints.
 
Also, older people can benefit from the added stability and traction a shoe provides. Slips and falls in the home are a major risk for seniors. Diabetics with peripheral neuropathy sometimes cannot feel the bottom of their foot, and the added protection of a shoe could be beneficial. While Dr. Michaels is in favor of people wearing shoes indoors, he recommends having a dedicated pair of indoor shoes that you change into when you come home — ideally a pair with good arch support and some traction.