[mrozel]

After having lived in London for a few years, I noticed this everywhere too. I am no expert but I have a theory that it's a combination of: Genetics - you'll notice this when you watch people walk and have odd knee/ankle flex. Discipline - not learning how to walk properly. This sounds silly, but when you drag your feet and wear improper shoes injury is more likely. Healthcare - I have noticed that people are more likely to go to the doctor compared to the States

[tragomaskhalos]

Among older folks it is perhaps also related to nutrition - unlike the US, we had rationing through the war and well into the 50s so many people will have grown up with a barely adequate diet.

[talldan]

This is really quite an offensive statement, and I can't quite believe I've read this on here.

I just want to mention that what you've written is not ok.

[CiaranMcNulty]

You think English people have genetically weak legs?

[Graham24]

I blame the Ministry of Silly Walks.