{"id":2698,"date":"2016-05-09T21:27:23","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T21:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=2698"},"modified":"2016-08-23T22:23:10","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T22:23:10","slug":"not-flip-flops-created-equally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/not-flip-flops-created-equally\/","title":{"rendered":"Not All Flip Flops Are Created Equally | Vionic Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As flip flop season ramps up, it’s important to keep in mind that not all of them are created equally, according to Vionic Innovation Lab<\/a> expert and NYC podiatrist Dr. Jackie Sutera<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why are traditional flip flops so bad?<\/strong> “You have to over-grip when you’re wearing these shoes, because there’s no backstrap,” says Dr. Jackie. There is a myriad of issues that can arise from this, including stress fractures, heel pain<\/a>, bunions and hammer toes.<\/p>\n

What can you do to mitigate the risks?<\/strong>\u00a0“Stay away from the really thin ones that we all have in every color because they’re so inexpensive and cute,” instead favoring the styles\u00a0“with a thicker sole, heavier straps and a little bit of arch support.”<\/p>\n

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Above all, Dr. Jackie urges us to remember that traditional flip flops should be worn in moderation. “They’re really made for at the beach and poolside,” she says, not a long day of exploring or errand-running.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a great pair of women’s flip flops with arch support\u00a0to keep you moving in comfort and style, check out Vionic’s range of comfortable walking\u00a0sandals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Need even more of a reason to try our orthotic sandals<\/a>? A recent groundbreaking study<\/a> shows that Vionic sandals effectively alleviate heel pain!*<\/p>\n

*Based on a peer-reviewed clinical study partially funded by Vionic on people experiencing moderate, non-traumatic heel pain. Vionic contoured sandals were shown to be comparable in effectiveness to Vionic orthotic inserts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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