When you think of summer, you are enthusiastic and full of energy. There is sunshine, beach, and waves. Put on a set of comfortable clothes, paired with a pair of casual but stylish flip-flops, and play in the water as you like.

Although the structure of flip-flops is simple, it is full of free spirit and casual feeling, so it is very popular with designers and used in various fashion shows. And it also has many advantages.

1. Simple and comfortable, prevent athlete's foot

The design of flip-flops is simple and casual, which brings comfort to the wearer; in addition, it ventilates and disperses sweat, which can avoid fungal infection and prevent athlete's foot from attacking.

2. Prevent foot deformity and avoid foot pain

Between the first and second toes, the flip-flops have a split toe column, which can effectively prevent foot deformities such as hallux valgus. Moreover, flip-flops also have an obvious advantage, that is, the feet are freed from the constraints of the shoes to the greatest extent, and the foot pain caused by wearing shoes that are too tight is avoided.

But although flip-flops have so many advantages, they are not suitable for long-term wear, nor is it suitable for walking or labor after wearing, otherwise it will bring many unexpected hazards.

1. Flip-flops have no support for the ankle

The soles of flip-flops look very soft and comfortable, but the soles of most flip-flops are flat and thin, which cannot provide strong support for the arch of the foot. Walking for a long time will easily lead to fatigue of the calf and foot muscles. If the calf muscles are soft and weak , may cause flat feet.

2. Feet are more vulnerable to trauma

Flip-flops do not have a complete shoe design, only two thin straps. When walking on gravel or muddy roads, flip-flops are not guaranteed at all. Think back to whether you are more likely to be cut by stones when you are wearing flip-flops.

3. It is easy to cause flexor tendon strain

Since there are only two thin straps connecting the shoes and the feet, and only the strength of the toes can be used to move forward, when wearing flip-flops, the front feet and toes will be stretched unconsciously for a long time, and this twisted state will last for a long time. It can lead to strain on the toe flexor tendons.

Especially when walking fast, the feet and calves will consume more energy, be more prone to fatigue, and more likely to sprain the ankle. Therefore, flip-flops are not suitable for fast walking or long-term walking.

4. Causes hard skin and cracked heels

The constant slap of the shoe on the back of the foot will make the skin of the heel hard and chapped, affecting the appearance. Also because the feet are exposed to the air for a long time, the sun exposure causes serious water loss, drying and aging.

Therefore, although wearing flip-flops has advantages and disadvantages, the "flip-flops" that represent fashion, freedom, liveliness and happiness are still the favorite of young people. So how should we choose flip-flops?

1. Choose your bandwidth flip flops

The first thing to do is choose a flip-flop for bandwidth. The support of the flip-flops on the instep depends entirely on two narrow herringbone belts. Try to choose flip-flops with a wider width. It is best that the herringbone belt can cover the middle of the instep and give the instep more support.

2. Choose flip-flops with bumps on the heel

Shoes with a concave and convex heel allow you to walk more naturally without straining your toes and worrying about your sandals falling off. They'll give your feet more support than regular flip-flops.