Flip Flops are Dangerous to Your Feet
Flip-flops used to be seen only on the beach, or the locker room, but in the last few years they seem to have become the footwear of choice for all people. I love my flippies, and probably own more than 10 pairs of different colors and types of them. It is so comfortable,and easy to walk in them. However, my mom has been complaining alot about me wearing flip flops. She thinks it looks inappropriate in certain places, and told me that wearing flip-flops is a harm to my feet.
I didn’t believe her until I read an article on the recent study that flip flop is truly bad for feet. According to the latest report, flip flops are completely flat with no bounce or give to them and often wobble about as we walk. In the long-term it is harmful to your backs, legs, ankle, feet and for appearance wise, it may give you bad looking rashes!
We found that when people walk in flip-flops, they alter their gait, which can result in problems and pain from the foot up into the hips and lower back.
The researchers at Auburn University in Alabama has found out in their study from 39 college-age men and women who walked in flip-flops and athletic shoes while the researchers measured vertical force as the walkers feet hit the ground. They recorded stride length and limb angles. They found out that flip-flop wearers took shorter steps and their heels hit the ground with less vertical force than when the same walkers wore athletic shoes. People wearing flip-flops also don’t bring their toes up as much as the leg swings forward. People tend to grip flip-flops with their toes, which results in a larger angle to the ankle and a shorter stride length.
No, don’t give up your flip-flops yet. If you do wish to continue wearing your floppies, here are the Do’s and Don’t that you should follow:
Do
- Find “high-quality” flip-flops that is made of soft leather (reduces blisters)
- Seek flip-flops that have the American Podiatric Medical Association’s Seal of Acceptance.
- Gently bend the flip-flop from end to end. It should bend naturally at the ball of the foot. Shoes should not fold in half.
Don’t
- Wear flip-flops for long duration.
- Wear the flop-flops you wore last year.
- Ignore the irritation where the flip-flops thongs fits between your toe.
- Wear for a long walk or any sports.
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it is reality that flip flops are not suitable for feet as feet are insecure in it
DOn’t write stuff like this…it may give you bad rashes! Come on, I’ve worn sandals my entire life with much comfort. That rash picture is from a pair of sandals that wal mart sold for 2.99 which caused chemical burns. Check it out, there was a class action lawsuit and everything.
Sincerely,
Anon
For god’s sake, you’re not supposed to DO things in flip flops. Short walks are appropriate. Like, from the margarita blender to the pool. Parking lot to restaurant patio, tops.
i’ve been wearing mine and i’ve never experienced all the stuff you wrote here. its very comfortable actually and its what i wear after office hours due to wearing heels for a long time. I’ve used it on long walks and have been my saving grace coz it never give me aching feet afterwards.
Then it could be solved with the same method as smoking: write on the flip-flops’ shoe boxes a warning text like “FLIP-FLOPS ARE HARMFUL FOR YOUR BACK AND FEET” and leave people alone with it. Every adult has the right to deteriorate their bodies in any way they want.
1) Who the eff plays sports in flip-flops?!
2) “Don’t: Wear the flip-flops you wore last year”. Seriously, as if I have money to continually replace my flip-flops. They’re obviously not that expensive but $8 or more per pair can add up if you replace them every year. Screw that. I wear mine until they wear out.
i have been wearing flip flops forever i only have one pair of tennis shoes and boots and those are only for when i jog or it is snowing. i wear flip flops in the winter as long as i am inside or my feet dont get cold. i have worn flip flops since i was 11 i am now 22 and i have never gotten a rash or had my back and hips hurt i do have strange caluses though
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