Staff Reports
President Joe Biden, known for his frequent missteps and stumbles, has recently made a switch in his footwear, opting for “lifestyle sneakers” from the shoe company Hoka. These shoes are marketed to provide stability support, which is no surprise given Biden’s track record of falls and tumbles, including incidents on the Air Force One stairs and a slip over a sandbag at the Air Force Academy commencement last June.
Adding to the mystery surrounding the president’s footwear choice, Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) posted a humorous video poking fun at Biden’s new “mysterious” shoes. The video playfully suggests that the president uses these sneakers to appear more graceful during interviews, adding to the speculation and humor surrounding Biden’s footwear.
Biden's handlers are forcing him to wear a new pair of "lifestyle sneakers" because he trips so much pic.twitter.com/dNXwsDHCCQ
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Politico previously reported that aides to the president were pushing for a change in his footwear to prevent further falls. This move was met with skepticism and even ridicule from social media users, who jokingly suggested that the president should also invest in a “lifestyle crash-helmet” or even a walker and a chair lift.
Some critics have taken a more serious tone, with one social media user commenting that putting Biden in “lifestyle sneakers” due to his stumbling in dress shoes makes the country a laughingstock in the eyes of its adversaries.
Despite the ongoing concerns about Biden’s physical abilities, White House physician Kevin O’Connor has maintained that the president is “fit for duty” and in good health, despite the evident need for stability shoes to avoid further mishaps.
