Re:A Case for Toe Socks
by 8lahaj on Wednesday June 21, 2023 @04:12PM
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Do you have a standing desk? I find that standing in socks, barefoot, or even in indoor slippers is very fatiguing for my feet when standing for hours--so fatiguing in fact that I have a pair of indoor-only new balances, and only use them for standing at my desk inside my "home office". I wonder if there are any alternatives that are even healthier for my feet while avoiding foot/standing fatigue.
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It sounds odd - and you’ll still want shoes - but having a walking treadmill under there might be your best bet. I find that just standing hurts my feet but I can walk practically all day without them hurting.
I use a thick yoga mat in front of my standing desk. Fancier options exist, but the important thing is not to stand on a flat, hard surface.
You can get standing desk mats :) I got one for this reason.
I got a balance board for that. Mats like others suggest help, but the shifting makes it much easier for me to stand
Re:A Case for Toe Socks
by singleshot_ on Wednesday June 21, 2023 @06:23PM
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Next time you’re in a grocery store, check out the mats the cashiers stand on. Thick, flexible rubber.
Re:A Case for Toe Socks
by caseyohara on Wednesday June 21, 2023 @07:54PM
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Yep, those are called anti-fatigue mats. They are inexpensive and make a huge difference for your feet/knees/back anywhere you stand for long periods. I have one at my standing desk, one in front of the sink in the kitchen, and at my workbench in the garage.