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Are flip flops bad for all types of feet?
I've read and heard that flip flops are bad for your feet because they don't offer much support. I want to know if they're bad for ALL types of feet or just flat footed people. I have chronic foot problems. I need to lose weight, I walk on the sides of my feet, I have high arches, and a torn ACL. I don't wear heels, just tennis, and crocs. I've started walking more and my 1inch (tapered) flip flops are THE MOST comfortable shoes to walk on the pavement in! Surprizing i know but it's true! I don't walk very fast and the shoes don't wear on the sides like my tennis and crocs! In fact these flip flops are the longest lasting shoes I've owned. Usually i have to buy new ones every 3mos or so b/c the sides are so worn down. So, am I going to damage my ankles or knees or cause my arch to drop by wearing them constantly?
Yes, they are bad for all types of feet. I work for a foot doctor & we constantly have people coming in complaining of foot problems only to find out that their main shoe is a flip flop. And yes, they too say they are the most comfortable type of shoe they own. Crocs are also bad for your feet by the way. better off in a Dansko or Merrill clog.
Eventually your arch will collapse. Your feet change as you age so without proper support now the tendons & ligaments will weaken & then cause your arch & other joints to compensate which will create pain & problems.
Your best bet is to buy a good quality walking sneaker in the proper width & length for walking. Flip flops are only ok for a short period of time. You can buy better open shoes that have a supportive footbed; a foot doctor can order custom made ones for one as well by taking a mold of your foot.
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