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Why Extra Cushioning in Your Shoes Might Increase Foot Stress

Some doctors worry max-cushion running shoes could pose long-term risks to feet, ankles, knees or hips; your soft landing may be the problem.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Weekend Edition
Published 5:27 PM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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First reported by WSJ: “Why Extra Cushioning in Your Shoes Might Actually Increase Stress on Your Feet”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:27 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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WSJWhy Extra Cushioning in Your Shoes Might Actually Increase Stress on Your Feet

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentDoctors told the Wall Street Journal that max-cushion shoes may add long-term stress to feet, ankles, knees and hips.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSoft is not the same as safe.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI'm wearing mine right now. It's like standing on a cloud that loves me.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe cloud may be billing your knees.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBilling them how?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSlowly. Over years. You won't feel the warning.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI can't feel anything in these. That's the whole feature.