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In Japan, from high school to elementary school, schools at all levels usually require students to change into indoor shoes before entering the classroom. The design of these indoor shoes has rarely changed over the years. However, recently some Japanese elementary school teachers have noticed that the new indoor shoes have added a unique protrusion to the design of the heel.
What is the purpose of this design? For most people, this may not have an impact, but if you have some bad habits, this bump may teach you a lesson! Next, let’s take a look at the latest school interior shoe designs in Japan.
In Japanese high schools and below, students are often required to wear specific indoor shoes on campus.
Japanese writer and elementary school teacherSansonRecently, a photo of a new type of indoor shoe was shared, which sparked heated discussions among netizens.
Recently, indoor shoes have added a mysterious protrusion on the heel. Can you guess what this design is for
As shown in the picture, this indoor shoe has a protruding pointed part at the heel of each foot.
Japanese netizens are curious about this design and have put forward various bold speculations
It may be to stimulate the acupoints on the heel
What is this? An eraser… or is it to prevent hitting the heel
This can increase the force of the downward kick
It may be like the gears behind cowboy boots, used to stimulate the horse’s side abdomen
In the end, ‘SansonThe answer has been revealed
It is said that this design is to prevent students from stepping on the heels of the shoes
Originally, many students in Japan were accustomed to stepping on the heels of indoor shoes and wearing them as slippers. Although this behavior is considered a bad habit by many parents and teachers, it is still difficult to eliminate. The new indoor shoes add a protrusion to the heel of the shoe, making it less comfortable to step on, thereby encouraging students to return to normal wearing habits.
It is said that this protrusion can effectively prevent students from stepping on the heel of the shoe.
The additional foot massage function is really good!
Overall, this small design change demonstrates a clever way to solve everyday problems through simple innovation.