Why obeasts don't wear shoes, the breakdown:  1) When you have a large gut, the act of bending over pushes said gut into your diaphragm making breathing difficult or impossible depending on the stage of HAES. Solutions to not having to bend over to put on shoes include sandals, flip flops, crocks, and all manner of slip on shoes. 2) Exra girth in the kankle area makes finding shoes that fit difficult for your typical slightly overweight silverback. Most shoes are designed to stay on through all kinds of active lower body movements, and are intentionally designed to conform tightly to your foot/ankle region. Shoe manufacturers have not yet redesigned shoes to take the shape of elephant feet and accommodate a shuffling waddle-like gait.  3) Prolonged high doses of sugar, and other extreme changes to a normal human diet cause mental impairments that include but not limited to: motor control, cognitive ability, a sense of shame.  If you wish to simulate what putting on shoes is like for a 400 pounder, wrap each ankle in a pillow, strap several pillows around your midsection, and drink a fifth of vodka then try and put on your shoes. Please document your experience.