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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I roll my ankles a lot, when when I’m in flat shoes and walking on flat ground. I have to be very mindful of how I walk. I have flat feet. :/ are there exercises I can do to help this