Experts used to think the arch was a lever to propel the body forward, but now researchers believe it developed to help us walk on two feet
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BAREFOOT RESEARCH, March 2020, Blog
Why human feet evolved arches—and what happens if you lack them
How did humans evolve to run with shoes or without them? - Quora
Why human feet evolved arches—and what happens if you lack them
Why does someone with flat feet (like me) walk with their feet out? - Quora
UNDER ARMOUR UNVEILS ITS FASTEST PERFORMANCE RUNNING SHOE YET
Arched feet essential for walking 'evolved in humans 3.5 million years ago' – The Irish News
Evolving an arch across the foot's width helped hominids walk upright