

If you see a print of your entire foot, then you have flat feet if there’s some empty space where your arch is, then you have normal (or possibly high) arch feet. Step off and notice the watermark that remains. It may be difficult to evaluate the curve of your arch while standing, in which case you can do a rudimentary test using water and a piece of cardboard: Get your entire foot wet, then stand on the cardboard. People with really flat feet may notice that their arch touches the ground, says Elliott.


If there is no curve, you likely have flat feet. Simply stand barefoot and notice if there is a curve in the arch of your foot. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to playįlat feet can be diagnosed by a doctor, but usually, they are “pretty easy to spot,” says Sutera.
