Poor shoe choices can do a surprising amount of damage to our feet ranging from blisters to more serious issues. Read on to learn more about the importance of wearing shoes with good arches — and what can happen if you don't.
As the warm weather continues to heat up, we tend to find ways to cool down, and for many of us, that means breaking out the trusty ol’ flip flops. Hmm, but are they really that trusty? And is it possible to find flip flops that are good for your feet?
Flip flops have been linked with everything from blisters, bacterial and viral infections, and bunion formation, to athlete’s foot, arch pain, and even bad posture.
In 2014, there were close to 26,000 flip-flop related ER visits—roughly about 12% of the overall total. However, most of the damage caused from flip flops relates to persistent, chronic foot pain that is usually treated by podiatrists, rather than the acute foot conditions ER doctors treat in incidents involving flip flops.
For diabetic patients, it’s best to avoid flip flops altogether, as the feet can be too easily exposed to cuts and scrapes that can become life-threatening.
If you’re a die-hard flip flop wearing fan, here are 8 tips to keep your feet as protected as possible and to perhaps find flip flops that are good for your feet:
By following these tips and especially following APMA-approved flip flops that are good for your feet, you can still enjoy the carefree joy of footwear that’s light on your feet and healthy.
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