President Biden’s latest shoes have sparked fresh debate about the president’s health and fitness, with some speculating that they may have been designed to prevent him from falling.
A tweet from RNC Research on Saturday said of Biden’s new shoes, “Biden’s leaders are forcing him to wear new ‘lifestyle sneakers’ because he often trips.”
While observers liken the shoes to a “boat anchor” or “pier,” an Inside Edition report attached to the tweet claims the president’s new shoes are actually made by shoe brand Hoka. It has been revealed that they are “lifestyle sneakers”.
The “Inside Edition” report states that the shoe is “designed to provide maximum comfort and support while walking or hiking.”
The report said Biden’s shoes are called Hoka Transport shoes and have a “wide sole” that “certainly provides excellent stability.”
The report said the president “has a history of tripping,” but the shoes are “very comfortable” and give him the feeling of “walking on air.”
“This shoe bears the Seal of Approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association as beneficial for foot health,” the report said, noting that during Biden’s medical exam last month, the president had It was revealed that he suffered from a neurological disorder.
“Peripheral neuropathy refers to nerve damage,” said Dr. Gabrel Laurenti, a podiatrist interviewed for this report. “There’s some damage to the nerves, whether it’s from trauma or disease.”
Biden has suffered numerous trips, falls and near-misses in public as president, the most recent occurring last month while climbing the stairs to board Air Force One. In this incident, the president continued to climb while holding on to the railing.
The stumble comes after a number of near misses on Air Force One’s stairs in 2021 prompted the White House team to adopt shorter stairs to make it easier for the president to climb. The New York Times reported in February that the Secret Service now places an agent at the bottom of Biden’s stairs when he steps off a plane.
Biden has also fallen when not climbing the stairs, including his infamous stumble on stage at the 2023 Air Force Academy graduation ceremony.
Reached for comment by Fox News Digital, White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates said the president uses the shoes for exercise.
“I know you guys don’t mind a president working out. But don’t worry, you’ll get used to it in no time,” Bates told FOX News Digital.
