Health Threats Behind Sandals Clasps

Compared with high heels, flip-flops are comfortable to wear as everyday footwear. But who would have thought, flip-flops storing dangers to health.

The experts warn, the use of flip-flops in the long term will increase the risk of a shift of the tibia and joint pain. Complaints most often arise from the use of flip-flops including twisted ankle.

Experts say, flip-flops force the wearer to change the way step further and put pressure on the outside of the foot, rather than the heel. Consequently, in the long run, the feet will be damaged. In addition, flip-flops storing the risk of serious injury when the wearer to trip.

Flip-flops are one of the most popular types of footwear to chill. In England, around 15 million people use when spending time on the beach.

Mike O'Neill, spokesman for the Association of British Podiatrik Chiropodis and warned the effects of the use of flip-flop that is too long. "Lack of support from the flip-flop causes pain in the tendon on the inside foot and lower leg. This can also cause shifting of dry bones," he said as quoted from Idiva.

Medical experts reveal, flip-flops have the same bad effects with high heels. In fact, the use of flip-flop in the long term can cause further damage than a stiletto.

(Article source : Yahoo Indonesia, i have to share it cause i'm a fan of flip-flops especially ripcurl's.. it's a combination between beautiful design with comfort.. but still we should listen to the experts).