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

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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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Anonymous 0 Comments

I’m not very overweight. About 15lbs extra.

My feet hurt when I wear the wrong shoes, and my feet hurt when I wear the wrong socks.

I prefer Skechers for shoes. They’re ridiculously comfortable and affordable. Just be aware if you need arch support or not. I don’t, so I stick to the “go walk” line. Less than $50 on Amazon.

Socks are a little more difficult. But in general, I do better with a sock that has obvious cushion to it. A lot of socks claim to have extra cushioning, but it’s just thicker threading, and not really padded. I overpaid for some New Balance socks, that were obviously thick and plush, and they’re my new favorite.

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