Buying Your Summer Flip-flops

Follow these tips for buying your summer flip-flops to avoid injury, pain and permanent damage to your feet (adapted from the American Podiatric Medical Association).

• You should not be able to bend or twist your flip-flops
• They should only bend at the toe
• Look for arch support which improves stability and cushions the feet
• Flip-flops made of cheap plastic often cause blisters; choose leather or fabric instead
• Ensure your toes do not hang over the edge as this can cause tripping
• Don’t wear your favourite pair year after year, check for wear and tear and discard
• Poorly fitting flip-flops encourage clawing of the toes and ankle injury
• Do not wear them for gardening, sports or walking long distances
• Do wear sturdy flip-flops around the pool or on the beach

If you follow these simple tips, you can still enjoy wearing your flip-flops this summer

I recommend and stock Orthaheel (Vasyli) flip-flops. Please contact me for more details.


Lorna Pullman - Foot Health Practitioner tel: 07860 927958