Tired of wearing flat shoes/flip flops
#18
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#19
Re: Tired of wearing flat shoes/flip flops
Hi all,
I've just moved to Dubai and have issues to adjust to the weather conditions here. I am tired of wearing flat flip flops every day because I know they are bad for my back and posture. But what else can I wear that is light, casual and healthy? But that doesn't look like grannies shoes
Looking forward to receive your recommendations.
I've just moved to Dubai and have issues to adjust to the weather conditions here. I am tired of wearing flat flip flops every day because I know they are bad for my back and posture. But what else can I wear that is light, casual and healthy? But that doesn't look like grannies shoes
Looking forward to receive your recommendations.
#22
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#23
Re: Tired of wearing flat shoes/flip flops
Why flip flops? A good pair of Birkenstocks is all I ever wear. They are not bad for your posture/back ?
#25
Re: Tired of wearing flat shoes/flip flops
Flip flops are only really supposed to be worn for short periods, although people don't really do that any more. The only thing I would suggest is wearing trainers (or something equally as supportive) if you are going to be walking for longer periods of time and only wear flip flops for a short time like popping to the shop. I know trainers aren't ideal in hot temperatures but that depends what you would prefer - back pain or hot feet! I know which one I would choose!
#27
Re: Tired of wearing flat shoes/flip flops
I find it hard to believe that after thousands of years of evolution walking bare foot, flip-flops/nothing that isn't the best thing for your body. Don't buy the marketing bullshit people...
Last edited by Millhouse; Oct 21st 2012 at 2:43 pm.
#28
Re: Tired of wearing flat shoes/flip flops
I suspect it depends what you are walking on. I have back problems and I whilst I prefer to be barefoot, if I am going to be standing on a hard floor for some time, I can reduce my backache by wearing shoes. Perhaps evolution has only got as far as grass, sand etc and isn't ready for tarmac, concrete and marble?
#29
Re: Tired of wearing flat shoes/flip flops
I suspect it depends what you are walking on. I have back problems and I whilst I prefer to be barefoot, if I am going to be standing on a hard floor for some time, I can reduce my backache by wearing shoes. Perhaps evolution has only got as far as grass, sand etc and isn't ready for tarmac, concrete and marble?