A study by the United States National Foot Health Assessment released last June revealed that 78 percent of adults over the age of 21 have suffered foot problems, and that this is largely due to the use of flip-flops. summers . By having only a thin rubber as a structural support, this footwear does not absorb the impact against hard surfaces. Our feet, experts say, are prepared to walk on natural surfaces such as grass or sand, so wearing flip-flops to walk on asphalt can cause us several problems.
On the one hand, being flat they generate pain in the knees, back and hips. In addition, they often lead to blistering, and their frequent use is associated with falls, ankle injuries, and broken bones.
