eli5: Why are flat feet generally worse than arched feet, when you have more surface area making contact with the ground?

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eli5: Why are flat feet generally worse than arched feet, when you have more surface area making contact with the ground?

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Answer 1

biomechanically, the arch can support much greater loads. the curvature allows more bones, ligaments, muscles to work together to produce and resist both downward and upward forces.

in short, arches put a spring in your step and prevent overuse injuries