Why do most teenagers own more flip flop sandals than any other shoes? Much has been published about the dangers of daily flip flop wearing, but this generation continues to don them on a daily basis.
Biomechanical engineers in the UK have touted (and backed up their claim with real science) the "Fit Flop" as a way to tone your butt, legs, calves and thighs while walking. Refreshingly, a side effect of wearing "Fit Flops" appears to be a decrease in stress on your feet, legs and back decreasing wear and tear as well as some common achy pains.
Why is this? The "Fit Flop" is engineered much like a "barefoot technology" shoe. It makes the muscles that stabilize the foot work harder and over a period of time can actually strengthen your feet. The common flip-flop actually accentuates pronation, the rolling in of your feet which causes fatigue and biomechanical stress in your feet and lower legs. This can lead to overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis and posterior tibial tendonitis which are commonly known as "arch fatigue" or "fallen arches". Flip-flop sandals also increase the stress on the great toe joint and can accelerate Hallux abducto valgus also known as "bunion" formation. Different midsole densitities actually accelerate the propulsion phase of gait, decreasing the stress on the great toe joint and decreasing injuries. Those people suffering from bunions may make them their daily shoe gear!
Biomechanical engineers in the UK have touted (and backed up their claim with real science) the "Fit Flop" as a way to tone your butt, legs, calves and thighs while walking. Refreshingly, a side effect of wearing "Fit Flops" appears to be a decrease in stress on your feet, legs and back decreasing wear and tear as well as some common achy pains.
Why is this? The "Fit Flop" is engineered much like a "barefoot technology" shoe. It makes the muscles that stabilize the foot work harder and over a period of time can actually strengthen your feet. The common flip-flop actually accentuates pronation, the rolling in of your feet which causes fatigue and biomechanical stress in your feet and lower legs. This can lead to overuse injuries like plantar fasciitis and posterior tibial tendonitis which are commonly known as "arch fatigue" or "fallen arches". Flip-flop sandals also increase the stress on the great toe joint and can accelerate Hallux abducto valgus also known as "bunion" formation. Different midsole densitities actually accelerate the propulsion phase of gait, decreasing the stress on the great toe joint and decreasing injuries. Those people suffering from bunions may make them their daily shoe gear!
