The discussion about flip flops, whether they are healthy or not, seems to come up as soon as the weather turns nice. There are different opinions about their advantages and disadvantages for foot health. How can this popular footwear option help or hurt your foot health? Kathya Zinszer of Temple’s School of Podiatric Medicine explains.
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Slippers are the quintessence of a summer wardrobe. Better not wear them all the time
Although wearing flip-flops occasionally is not a major health risk, it’s important to wear them in moderation. If you overdo wearing them, you can feel it later in the form of sore feet. Over time, flip-flops can also change our way of walking and contribute to many problems. Doctor Kathya Zinszer explains in an interview with:
They’re terrible. They do not provide support and do not protect the feet.
Additionally, she advises those who have flat feet or other foot problems to wear more structured shoes. Walking in flip-flops can be hard on the foot structure, and wearing them can cause pain in ankles, legs, feet and even knees, hips and spine. In addition the flip-flops do not fit securely to the foot, which can cause the foot to slip in sandals, leading to blisters, and also compensates for this by gripping the toes tighter when walking. The type that we like to reach for in the summer also has its advantages. It is recommended to wear flip flops in public showers, such as those at the gym, to avoid skin conditions.
Perfect summer shoes. Follow these 6 tips
It’s time to consider what you wear on your feet during the warmer months. Most people spend more time outdoors, traveling, going to the beach, etc., which corresponds to more time on their feet. When looking for summer footwear with health in mind, pay attention to:
- Shoes or sandals that have a more rigid, thick and inflexible sole to protect the joints in the feet and prevent injury and pain.
- Sandals should be slightly larger than normal shoes as feet tend to swell in warm and humid weather.
- Shoes with a wide toe reduce pressure on the toes and can prevent bunions and corns.
- Sandals with an adjustable strap are recommended as they can be adjusted to the foot.
- Heel straps help reduce the mechanical stress on joints and tendons as you don’t have to work hard to keep your foot in the shoe.
- Look for footwear that has good arch support to help with conditions like flat feet and plantar fasciitis.
Source: Gazeta
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