The soles of both feet, placed side by side, do not cover more than a few square inches, yet all the strain, exertion and stress of happy exercise etc., for "three score years and ten," or more, is the task you expect them to perform.
Always think of this when choosing footwear.
Any fashion that fails to conform to the foot is not worth while.
Don't fit your feet to shoes, but fit the shoes to your feet.
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