Which type of shoes reduces fatigue when standing for long periods?

• A. High-heeled Shoes
• B. Sneakers With No Arch Support
• C. Low, Broad-Heeled Shoes
• D. Flip-Flops

Answer: (C)

When standing for long periods, fatigue is largely caused by how the shoe distributes your body's weight and supports the foot. Low, broad-heeled shoes provide a stable base with a wider contact area at the heel, which spreads pressure more evenly across the foot and reduces stress on the arches, ankles, knees, and back. This stability helps maintain better posture and lowers the muscular effort needed to stay upright, cutting down on fatigue over time. The other options tend to increase strain: high heels push weight to the front of the foot; sneakers with no arch support leave the arch under-supported; flip-flops offer little cushioning or stability, leading to quicker tiredness. So, the type that reduces fatigue during long-standing periods is a low, broad-heeled shoe.