What are rocker bottom shoes good for?

What are rocker bottom shoes good for?

Heal to toe rocker style shoes are best to treat midfoot or ankle arthritis. This design limits the motion of the ankle and midfoot because the foot rolls faster off the heel. Rocker shoes are also beneficial for patients with diabetes that need to redistribute their plantar pressure during gait.

What do podiatrists say about Skechers?

Sketchers DO NOT have appropriate stability in the upper fabric and the heel counter to complement an orthotic. As such, you will probably find the orthotic redundant, or in worse case contributing to the cause of injury. Remember, an orthotic does 50% of the work. The shoe does the other 50%.

Did Skechers get sued for shape ups?

The Federal Trade Commission announced that Skechers USA, Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers by making unfounded claims that Shape-ups would help people lose weight, and strengthen and tone their buttocks, legs and abdominal muscles.