Do supportive shoes weaken feet? a study compares Long-Term effects
NCT ID NCT07735949
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how wearing supportive versus flat shoes every day for at least six months may change foot shape, pressure distribution, and balance in healthy adults. Researchers will measure foot pressure and stability in 40 participants. The goal is to better understand the long-term effects of habitual footwear on foot mechanics.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If clear differences emerge, this could guide footwear recommendations for maintaining natural foot function and balance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 40 participants. It cannot prove cause and effect, only highlight possible associations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bahcesehir university
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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