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eqvinoxtoday at 2:56 AM1 replyview on HN

> That's the whole function of shoes though.

Nah, the main function of shoes is (to support your feet and) prevent injury. Cleanliness is second on the list.

[ed.: added braces]


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Gigachadtoday at 2:58 AM

Your feet do not need support, they were evolved over millions of years to support themselves. Someone who habitually wears shoes indoors might lose the muscle strength in their feet in the same way someone who drives everywhere loses leg strength, but this isn't natural or optimal.

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