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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Huh, I have one flat foot and I haven’t noticed a problem (I walk a lot, 10 miles on a weekend isn’t uncommon) on that side. I’m old and have had plantar fasciitis in both feet at separate times, but it eventually resolved with stretching. I guess I’m lucky. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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