Healthier Hawaii: Finding the right footwear for different activities
Published: Dec. 24, 2024 at 7:01 AM HST|Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 10:32 AM HST
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - In Hawaii, everybody wear slippers or walks barefoot at home. But what do people wear for other kinds of activities, like exercising, working, or just simply walking?
Dr. Tyler Chihara, a board certified podiatrist with Wilcox Medical Center and Kauai Medical Clinic, explains why it’s important to wear the right footwear for certain activities.
He also shares what types of qualities you should look for in footwear depending on your foot structure and body type.
For more health and wellness tips and information, visit HealthierHawaii.org.
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