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A flip flop is by definition a sandal with little arch support. Featuring a thin, floppy sole with a Y-shape strap that attaches to our feet, men’s flip flops are mostly used for quick beach trips, in-and-out errands, or at-home lounging. Typically, it’s the pair of rubber thong slippers we’d find in a drugstore clearance bin. In other words, men’s flip flops aren’t made for long distance slogs.
“Flip flops encourage your toes to scrunch up or, medically speaking, your flexor tendons to contract,” says New York City-based podiatrist Daniel Geller, D.P.M. “Because the toes are grabbing while the heel is lifting, there is a disproportionate amount of stress on your plantar fascia which can contribute to plantar fasciitis [extreme heel pain].” Walking for miles in thin soled flip flops can lead to even more foot problems like hammertoe deformity.
The key to wearing flip flops for extended periods is finding a pair with arch support.
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“Without some level of arch support to prevent over pronation … ligaments and tendons are at risk for stress and strain,” says Geller, who’s also an advisor for Kane Footwear. But if you’re looking to swear off flip flops this summer, take note. Nowadays, a few forward-thinking footwear brands have infused men’s flip flops with incredibly comfortable arch support so you can wear them all day long this spring and summer without hurting your feet.
“Folks should look for flip flops with some level of medial support,” Geller says. “Enough to feel a lift in your arch.” Ahead we found 10 podiatrist-recommended flip flops with arch support for all your warm weather adventures.
The Best Men’s Flip Flops With Arch Support
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