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Joe biden’s new ‘boat anchor’ shoes meant for maximum ‘stability’ as president’s falls spark concern.

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It’s gotta be the shoes.

President Biden’s new footwear has fed rumors that the 81-year-old incumbent needs  extra stability following a series of falls and stumbles .

Biden has recently been photographed sporting a black pair of Hoka Transport sneakers with his formal suits rather than more traditional dress shoes.

The Hokas are meant for “hiking,” “walking” and “lifestyle” and feature a “quick-toggle lace … designed for easy on and off,” according to the product website — which offers the shoes for between $150 and $200 per pair and also advertises “neutral” stability for wearers who want “a symmetrical bed of cushion.”

The sneakers also boast a seal of approval from the American Podiatric Association as being good for foot health, a benefit which could come in handy for Biden after his recent  physical revealed  he suffers from a “stiffened gait.”

Eagle-eyed observers first noticed the new shoes in late February, about the same time the president received his annual exam.

Social media users have been quick to wonder  if the sneakers were prescribed to  mitigate the president’s several falls .

Biden has especially struggled going up and down the steps of Air Force One, repeatedly slipping and stumbling while ascending to and  descending from his official plane .

After a series of near-pratfalls, the president has opted to use retractable stairs at the back of the plane for boarding — rather than the regular longer steps at the front of the aircraft.

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Biden’s slips culminated in an  ugly tumble at the Air Force Academy commencement exercises in June last year, in which he tripped on a sandbag and fell heavily to the stage.

Politico first reported on Biden’s increasing use of tennis shoes back in January, citing a source close to the president who said Biden used to “resist” wearing the casual shoes because he was concerned about not looking presidential enough — but eventually conceded for reasons of comfort.

White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates claimed Wednesday that Biden uses the active footwear to help him stay fit.

“I know y’all aren’t partial to presidents who exercise, but don’t worry — you’ll get used to it,” Bates told The Post, apparently alluding to former President Donald Trump.

Biden participates in physical therapy to increase his “core stability” at least “four to five times a week,” according to the report from his annual physical.

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President Biden's mysterious new shoes provide 'maximum stability': report

P resident Biden's newest shoes have opened up renewed debate about his health and physical condition , with some speculating they were designed to prevent the president from falling.

"Biden's handlers are forcing him to wear a new pair of 'lifestyle sneakers' because he trips so much," read a tweet from RNC Research Saturday, referring to Biden's new shoes.

Observers have likened the shoes to "boat anchors" and "piers," but the "Inside Edition" report attached to the tweet revealed that the president's new shoes are actually "lifestyle sneakers" that are made by the shoe brand Hoka.

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The "Inside Edition" report notes that the shoes are "designed for maximum comfort and support while walking or hiking."

Biden's specific shoe is called the "Hoka Transport," the report said, a shoe that has a "wide sole" that is "no doubt great for stability."

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The report notes that the president "does have a history of stumbling" but that the shoe is "quite comfortable" and feels like "walking on air."

"The shoe bears the seal of approval from the American Podiatric Association for being beneficial to foot health," the report said, noting Biden's physical last month revealed that the president suffers from sensory peripheral neuropathy in his feet.

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"Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to nerves," Dr. Gabrelle Laurenti, a podiatrist interviewed for the report, said. "Whether it's from trauma or a disease, there's some kind of damage to nerves."

Biden has had multiple public stumbles, falls and near misses as president, the most recent example coming while he climbed the stairs to board Air Force One last month. In that incident, the president was able to catch himself on the handrail before continuing his climb.

That stumble came after a number of near misses on Air Force One stairs in 2021 prompted the White House team to employ shorter stairs that would allow the president to climb them more easily, while a New York Times report from February noted that the Secret Service now positions an agent at the bottom of the stairs when Biden disembarks the plane.

Biden has also taken falls when not climbing stairs, including an infamous trip while on stage during the 2023 Air Force Academy commencement event. 

The White House did not immediately respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment.

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