Can a simple pair of sneakers generate a case about the physical conditions of a president? If the shoes in question belong to Joe Biden the answer is yes. According to conservative American media, the choice of the 81-year-old American to wear Hoka Transport, a shoe famous for its wide sole and stability, is not random. The president's decision is indeed based on his frequent falls and health problems, which are beginning to worry the press around the world.
The President's Shoes
A new pair of shoes worn by Joe Biden has relaunched the debate on his physical conditions, especially on conservative media, where someone hypothesizes that the footwear might have been designed to prevent the president's falls. «Biden's staff is forcing him to wear a new pair of lifestyle sneakers because he often stumbles,» reads a post by Rnc Research, a site managed by the Republican party, reports Fox News. Observers have compared the shoes to «boat anchors» and «docks,» but the «Inside Edition» report attached to the post revealed that the new president's shoes are actually «lifestyle sneakers,» made by the brand Hoka and «designed for maximum comfort and support during walks or hikes.» The model used by Biden, the report explains, is called «Hoka Transport,» a shoe that has a «wide sole» that is «undoubtedly excellent for stability.» «The shoe carries the seal of approval of the American Podiatric Association for being beneficial to the health of the feet,» the report states, noting that Biden's medical visits last month revealed that the president suffers from peripheral sensory neuropathy in his feet. Contacted by Fox News, White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates explained that the president uses those shoes for exercising. «I know you don't care about presidents who exercise. But don't worry, you'll get used to it,» he said.
Joe Biden tries to outdo the Trump sneakers with “lifestyle sneakers” for the elderly made by Hoka. Let’s go Brandon🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/FgrPUgRC1L
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The Falls of Biden
The president's difficulties in walking are evident to all, as well as his frequent falls: while riding a bike in Rehoboth (Delaware) in June 2022, at the graduation ceremony of the US Air Force Academy in June 2023, and several times while climbing the stairs of Air Force One. Apparently, an agent has also been added to his bodyguards, specifically with the task of «picking him up» in case of new stumbles. In recent times, Biden has had to start dealing more with this problem: he has often been seen wearing non-slip sneakers despite the elegant suit. Several times, in the last months, he has boarded Air Force One via a small staircase that leads directly to the center of the plane, instead of using the longer ramp of stairs.
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