Feet in the City

Flip flops, cute or a pain in the foot?
Well, yes, they are definitely cute, especially since they come in enough colors and styles that you could have a different pair to match every outfit. Even guys love the fact that they can have the ease of slipping their “shoes” on and off without having to wear socks. (Guys, please make sure that your feet are in order before you grace us with their presence.) But are they functional? Besides the fact that your feet get dirty from the city streets, flip flops can have some detrimental effects if worn too much.

I asked my favorite podiatrist Dr. Jacqueline Sutera what she thought of this plastic warm weather trend. She said that excessive wear can lead to foot conditions such as tendonitis, stress fractures, heel pain and even hammertoes. Yuck! Dr. Jackie suggests limiting your use and wearing sneakers during your commute. She also says that, “flip flops shouldn’t be worn when doing a lot of walking or standing. They are intended for the beach, not the city!”

Agreed – from a former flip flop addict.