ShareThisDO:-- Look for flip-flops made of high-quality, soft leather. This material, unlike plastic or foam, will minimize the potential for blisters and other irritation.-- Look for flip-flops that carry the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance, which bases its recommendations on flip-flops that allow for the most normal foot function and promote foot health.-- Gently bend the flip-flop from end to end, ensuring that it bends naturally at the ball of the foot. Shoes should never fold in half.-- Ensure that your foot doesn't hang off of the edge of the flip-flop.DON'T:-- Wear flip-flops year after year. Thoroughly inspect older flip-flops for wear. If they show signs of severe wear in the soles, toss them.-- Ignore irritation between toes, where the toe thong fits. It can lead to blisters and even worse irritation.-- Wear flip-flops while walking long distances. Even the sturdiest flip-flops offer little in terms of shock absorption and arch support.-- Do yard work while wearing flip-flops. Always wear a shoe that fully protects the foot when doing outside activities like mowing the lawn or using a weed-whacker.-- Play sports in flip-flops.(Source: American Podiatric Medical Association.)(Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, www.scrippsnews.com.)
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