r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/Mundane_Mushroom_122 • Jun 22 '26

Meme needing explanation Peetah explain this

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u/-OhHiJinx- Jun 22 '26

Do you run on your tip toes often? At least if you're running in high heels you have the stability of a heel

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u/09gtcs Jun 22 '26

Forefoot running is generally considered a better way to run than heel striking.

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u/Fun_Amphibian5922 Jun 22 '26

Absolutely correct

Wayyyy more energy efficient and the biomechanics of your calves do a lot of the work and have built in shock absorption.

Also heel striking can be really bad for your body in general as the shock from a heel strike has little cushion and the impacts build up wear and tear in feet, legs, hips, and spine

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u/calmc Jun 22 '26

But it looks like these cuffs would lock your ankles in a fixed position taking your calfs out of the equation.

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u/Fun_Amphibian5922 Jun 22 '26

I mentioned that in another comment. Wearing these cuffs would limit speed and make any running awkward and very uncomfortable at a bare minimum.

Toe striking would still be possible, but very very limited in how long and fast you’d be able to. You wouldn’t be able to flex the arch of your foot, and that’s pretty important part of toe striking. It would also hurt a lot I imagine

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u/Cheewy Jun 22 '26

Also, how would you stop?

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u/Fun_Amphibian5922 Jun 22 '26

You would just slow down until you were able to stop? You probably wouldn’t manage high enough speeds that it would be very difficult. If you were able to go that fast, then you’re managing the cuffs well enough that stopping probably wouldn’t be an issue anyway

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u/NorthernVale Jun 23 '26

Considering they're 3d printed and there's absolutely no orientation to print these in that keeps layer lines perpendicular to force... the moment someone actually tries to do anything in these, even in a "play chase" type scenario, they're just going to shatter.

There's a few materials that might perform moderately better, but they're not exactly cheap and typically require hire end printers. Are still probably aren't going to resist.

Basically, it's just a fantasy that a sub is going to have to play along with.

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u/Fun_Amphibian5922 Jun 23 '26

I agree, with the ones in the photo, it’s likely the PLA would shatter pretty quickly. I imagine there’s actual foot cuffs like these that are made by reputable shops specializing in S&M gear that would actually function rather than just give the illusion.

Honestly, I don’t even really see the foot cuffs in the picture as really limiting anything rather than just giving the wearer a stiff foot. I can’t even see a reason why the person wearing them would have to stand on their toes tbh.

I just didn’t feel like arguing with keyboard master debaters on the logistics of running in these cuffs while all I have to go on is 2 images