When New York Times blogger Tara Parker-Pope wrote a post on "Flip-Flops May Lead to Foot Pain," she received 200 comments on her blog Well from people who loved and hated their flip-flops.
In her post, Parker-Pope reported on research from Auburn University in Alabama that looked at the biomechanics of the flip-flop. The study determined that wearing thong-style flip-flops can result in sore feet, ankles, and legs.
In a follow-up post, "The Well Podcast: More About Flip-Flops," she interviewed Elizabeth Semmelhack, curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto, about the history of flip-flops and other footware and why footwear inspires such passion.
Copyright 2008, Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist
I wear flip-flops all summer long and never have any foot pain. The only time I feel like I need to wear something more substantial is when I'll be walking more than I normally do - walking around out of town as a tourist, for example. But my flip-flops are great for day to day running errands and running after my kids. If only I could wear them all year long!
Posted by: Lisa | August 19, 2008 at 04:31 PM
I'm glad you're not having foot pain from wearing flip-flops. I hope you good luck continues.
Rita
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