Here at Central Connecticut Foot Care Center, we are not generally fans of the flip flop. Every September and October we see an amazing amount of patients with symptoms of heel pain because they have worn flip flops all summer. For the most part, flip flops should not be part of your shoe wardrobe because they have no arch support and damage your feet.Even the most intuitive person may have trouble deciding between the countless flip-flop color and style choices. Select a pair that has some support and is unable to bend in half to minimize foot pain often caused by flip-flops. Blisters are typically caused by poor-fitting straps, so choose a style made of natural materials, such as soft leather, and make sure the foot does not hang off the edge. Heel pain sufferers should avoid flip-flops.
However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Moszkito flip flops are one of the brands we recommend and sell in our office. We also recommend the Aetrex Montserrat flip-flop, available for purchase soon in our office as part of the Aetrex Foot Wear System.
Dr. Tina A. Boucher, DPM
Central Connecticut Foot Care, LLC
Meriden, CT Podiatrist
http://www.centralctfootcare.com/
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