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Are Flip Flops Dangerous? Deconstructing the Myths
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Myth #1: Flip flops are always unhealthy for feet.
Medical Fact #1: The thin, plastic flip flops that you find in most drugstores and some department stores are incredibly unhealthy for feet. Because they are completely flat they provide little support for the arch and the heel which can lead to foot pain and even plantar fasciitis. Drugstore flip flops don't absorb shock very well, so for those who do a lot of walking, daily wear can eventually lead to shin splints. Ankle injuries and slip and falls are also a danger due to the instability and poor slip resistance of these supposedly comfortable summer sandals. Because thin, plastic flip flops are inexpensive and readily available they are the flip flops that most people wear and the type of flip flop that doctors and health experts frequently complain about.
There are; however, many healthier flip flop options! Healthy flip flops are made from EVA, cork, leather, and other more durable materials which are designed with foot health preserving features such as built-in arch support, hallux support, biomechanical correction, deep heel indentation, shock absorption, improved  traction, and pronation control. The healthiest flip flops are designed by companies that have made a commitment to consulting medical professionals about the health of their sandals throughout the design and manufacturing process such as Moszkito, Orthotic Sandals, Bite, and Orthaheel.
Myth #2: Flip flops are never able to accommodate custom orthotics.
Medical Fact #2: Most flip flops can't accommodate custom orthotics, but that doesn't mean that none can. The problem for most flip flops in terms of custom orthotic accommodation is the toe post. It attaches to the footbed of the thong (flip flop) sandal thus preventing the custom orthotic from extending all the way to the toe. Bite has managed to solve this problem in their line of sporty orthopedic flip flops by creating a flip flop with a removable insole. The only hitch is that in order to replace the flip flop's footbed with a custom orthotic, you have to cut a small hole in the orthotic for the toe post to go through. For more information check out the Bite Women's Flip Flop, Spirit OS and the Bite Men's Flip Flop, Mako available for sale at HealthyFeetStore.com. Continue Reading... | |
