why is it painful to be on your feet for extended periods of time? Is weight a big factor?

Question

I’ve been working at McDonald’s for almost 9 months now, and any shifts longer than 4 hours, my feet start to hurt.

I am overweight, Last time I checked it was 230lbs. But I have heard of similar complaints from coworkers and people online.

Is it the case of too much of a good thing? (Being active and about)

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Answer 1

The most important things that you should NEVER skimp on quality are the things that keep you separated from the ground: shoes, tires, and a mattress. You should always pay extra for high quality shoes/insoles, high quality tires, and a nice mattress. There’s a variety of factors that influence why you hurt after long days, but making sure you have high quality shoes will go a long way to remedying that.