Did this person give me right advice?

I started working at a part-time job where Im on my feet almost all of the time;however,Im lucky in the sense that its acceptable to take off your shoes while working.I was talking a woman who works as a nurse,and she told me that its better to do so as soon as my feet hurt a little and not to wait untill they are absolutely killing me.Does this make sense?

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

Going without shoes is what would kill my feet. I agree with @helenS. Shoes with good arch supports are what saved me from chronic pain.

helenS · 36-40, F

@DrWatson As a Birkenstock girl I can only agree!
High heels for 20 years ==> ugly aching feet
Birkenstocks for 20 years ==> pretty healthy feet 👍

KT2002 · 26-30, F

@helenS Except Im allowed to wear heels or formal dress flats only-which means shoes off is only option for comfort.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@helenS I have no idea how women tolerate high heels!

UnderLockDown · M

@helenS Totally not a weird foot question, but can you support that? I mean, are birkies better for your feet? (obviously exclude high heels, I never had any occasion to sport a pair of those.😆) Sandals seem like such a slippery fit.🤔

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helenS · 36-40, F

@UnderLockDown What can I say? Birks have an anatomical footbed and I can wear them for hours and hours and they still feel comfy. They are not slippery because it's suede leather. The only problem is they really don't look good – they look like a boat. 😏

dancingtongue · 80-89, M

@helenS @UnderLockDown Birks are the only thing that I wear now that I am retired. If it is a formal occasion -- sadly, mostly funerals these days -- I put on socks. Not a slippery fit because they conform to your foot with wear. My late wife used to do the reverse of what most women do -- she would wear heels to and from work and Birks in the office all day. Her reasoning was that her feet were on display out in public, particularly since she too public transit, but seldom seen in the office, other than by co-workers.

helenS · 36-40, F

@dancingtongue Your wife was a wise woman! 🌷