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Is it a fact or myth that no foot arch will make you run faster?
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No: Is is neither fact or myth...
Answered 11/28/2012
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Myth: This is a myth. Flat foot can be normal or pathologic depending on if it is symptomatic.
Answered 10/4/2016
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No but not a disadv.: There are many high performing professional athletes who are "flat footed" but it does not give an automatic athletic advantage.
Answered 3/2/2019
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