The right kind of flip-flops to wear this summer.
At last, the breezy days of summer are upon us. Instead of repeatedly checking the daily weather forecast to deliberate if we need a scarf or sweater for layering, we can enjoyably slip on some comfy shorts or an effortless sundress. For many of us, flip-flops become the go-to footwear to accompany such an ensemble, but as we’ve often been warned, these flimsy slip-ons do not always provide ideal foot support.
Even with a comfortable flip-flop, you should limit your use to no more than a few hours of wear. "If you’re hanging around the pool or going to the beach it’s fine. They’re not going to kill you," says Dr. Positano. "Where people get into trouble is when they use them all day, walking around, and standing for a long period of time." The worst scenario, perhaps, is what Dr. Positano refers to as the "Disney World fracture." "You have a person who’s already walking more than they’re accustomed too. Pair that with foot gear with no support, and you have the quickest way to arrive at the vacation from hell. Trips are ruined because people develop stress fractures, knee problems, and hip and back problems."
Yikes---and yet I wear them all the time we are there.....tennis shoes rub blisters on my feet, so I changed to flip flops many years ago and haven't had any trouble since!
this is a list on accepted flip flops
http://www.apma.org/MainMenu/Recommende ... Flops.aspx
none of which I wear
)...I wear the fleece lined crocs (ALWAYS without socks!!!) to get from the house to the car & through the parking lot, then change to flip-flops as soon as I get to my classroom.
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