Flip flops are a long time staple of warm summer days, but wearing them for extended periods of time can actually be harmful.
This article caught my eye when web surfing this morning. Someone telling me not to wear one of my many beloved pairs of flip flops? However, most flip flop fanatics can relate to some of the stories in the article. One woman slipped and broke her ankle; another took a spill at the supermarket. This seems pretty insignificant when you think about those small incidences.
But, in reality, our favorite summer shoes don’t nearly offer enough support for as often as we wear them. I knew an older woman who was involved in a pretty large fender bender because her summer shoe got stuck behind the gas petal. I’ve fallen victim to my flip flop sliding around under my foot providing inadequate support.
Most health related problems occur when woman replace their normal walking shoe with everyday flip flops. The amount of walking an average woman does in a day can be seriously over looked. When you realize that your day consists of running errands around town, and looking after the kids, flip flops are not your best choice. Running, driving, and wet areas can all be especially hazards for summer shoes.
The quoted foot doctor in the article also said problems with nerve endings, poor joint stability, tendinitis in the ankle, knee, hip and back, can all be explained by extensive flip flop usage.
Although this article may seem slightly far fetched, consider housing your feet in something a bit more stable when you’ve got a long day of moving ahead of you. There are plenty of cute summer shoes that hold your feet better for driving and making a quick trip to the grocery store!
