To Wear or Not to Wear Flip–Flops
Posted on: March 10, 2015
Contributing writer: Carmen Thorpe––
Flip–flops, let’s talk about them. Some doctors say that they are “OK” to wear and others are against them. We know that spring is here and soon we will want to show our tootsies off with lovely polished nails and stylish flip–flops, but are they good for our feet? With tons of questions swirling around this topic, we have put together a list –below– of the pros and cons on the matter.
Pros
- Stylish
- Comfortable
- Perfect for the warmer weather
- Showcases our painted toes
Cons
- Can’t be worn for extended amounts of time
- Some have little to no arch support
- Not enough support for the foot –as a whole
- Expensive; with no real benefits for the feet (which supports the weight of the body)
With this list in mind, we checked out APMA’s site (American Podiatric Medical Association) to see what they had to say on the matter and we found this: You can wear flip–flops, but in order to avoid having problems with your feet later you could perform this simple checklist prior to purchasing your shoes. Click here to see the list and read more about what APMA has to say on the topic.
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