05/03/2022
When spring has finally sprung and the weather has warmed up, it’s always fun to pull out your favorite sandals and shoes for the season. But a lot of go-to styles can be bad for your feet. We’ve all heard about the dangers of flip flops when it comes to foot health — not to mention the germs — but it goes beyond that. “It’s easy to slip on a sandal or flip flop but make sure they are high quality and foot friendly,” says Jacqueline Sutera, DPM Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “Many summer shoes, flip flops and sandals tend to be too flat and flimsy. Too much time walking in these types of shoes can lead to not only foot pain and injury but also knee, hip and back pain.” Did you know that certain types of espadrilles and even wedges can be bad news? These are the seven types of summer shoes you should never wear — and what you can swap them with instead.