vdubbs wrote:

I have never really been able to say for sure that being flat footed
has been a problem for me, but I may need to look for different shoes
while standing for long periods of time in the work shop.

Look up "ripple sole" shoes. Used by mailmen. I think Mason Shoes
still makes them, others may as well. I had a pair years ago when my
work required 8 hours of standing and I think they're great.
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