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Flip Flops: Why they are bad for flat feet

The summer is coming to a close and flip flop weather will come to a close as the weather gets cooler. Wearing flip flops can be difficult on your feet. The design of flip flops do not allow the foot to be properly secured to the foot. If you have flat feet (pronated foot) your heel will shift off of the flip flop (watch the video).  Furthermore, your toes will have to grip the flip flops to keep them from falling off while you walk. Over time( successive summers) this can result in clawed or hammered toes leading to pain in the ball of your foot. This can lead to metatarsalgia or pain in the ball of the foot.
The American Podiatric Medical Association has a seal of approval section which lists recommended  flip flops. These APMA approved flip flop sandals have a molded foot bed and more secure straps that help to minimize foot problems.
www.footcarewhitby.ca

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  1. AnonymousNovember 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this. I have never really thought about the effect flip flops can have on your feet and now I'm paying for it. I have to see a chiropodist on a regular basis. If I would have known I could have avoided that!

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