Could you give up your flip-flops?
by Alisia Chapman | July 13, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Posted in Uncategorized
Heels look good, flip-flops feel good. I love them both. I thought I was doing myself a favor by wearing flip-flops. You can wear them anytime, with anything and they are uber comfortable, right? Well, apparently doctors say both can hurt your feet, legs and back.A girl just can’t win.And then there are those flip-flop rules people have about when and where it’s appropriate to wear them, too. I only have one rule, but fill free to fill in the list.1) No thong socks. Please resist the temptation. Yes, they are specifically made to wear with flip-flops, but it’s not a good look for anyone. No, not even you.
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July 14th, 2008 at 11:09 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Unfortunately, this is true! I am a flip flop lover who wears almost nothing but from May-Oct. However, I started having mysterious pain in my heels! Not just "discomfort", but it hurt to put ANY pressure on my feet. Turns out I have plantar fascitis...it is an imflammation of the tendon on the bottom of your feet! One of the major culprits is standing/walking in extremely flat/non-supportive shoes such as flips. Take heart though, you can still wear your flips, you just have to get ones with more support...i.e. Clarks, some Rainbows, and even Dr. Scholls. They're more pricey...anything decent is gonna be around $30/pair but your feet will thank you. Hope this helps!
July 14th, 2008 at 12:53 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
Plantar fascitis is a bone spur and I had them about 10 years ago in both feet. One of the most painful episodes I've ever had. And yes, it comes from wearing shoes that do not have arch supports, thus allowing the arch ini your foot to drop and the tendon that stabilezes your foot to pull out of the heel bone. Each time it pulls, the bone begins to calcify the tear, (the body trying to heal itself) and then the tendon rubs across the calcifications. that's what causes the pain. it's a messy little business, but you'll get yourself into good support shoes once the pain begins.
Now I wear arch supports in my shoes, and decent sandels. No $1.99 flip flops for me. besides, I hate the rubbing in between my toes.
July 14th, 2008 at 11:24 am | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
I gotta check those out.
July 14th, 2008 at 12:08 pm | Please log in to reply. | Log in to rate this comment | report this comment
i have flat feet so i wear (almost) nothing but flat shoes i.e.: flip flops and ballet flats. they're comfortable. don't take them away from me!