A flop for feet
As the weather warms, flip-flops begin to reclaim their summer ubiquity. But are they really the smart choice for footwear?
By: Health Beat staff
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May 27, 2018
Every spring, they emerge in droves from their winter hibernation. Their unmistakable sound heralds the arrival: flip, flop, flip, flop, flip, flop.
From the beach to the mall and environs in between, flip-flops are the go-to warm-weather footwear for many a person.
And while these same folks will tell you they wear flip-flops for comfort, research suggests this type of footwear is often a big source of discomfort.
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