Flip-flops make up a quintessential part of the summer wardrobe. They come in a variety of prices and styles, from $5 slices of neon foam to luxury footwear made of hand-crafted leather. Many people ...

For many of us, flip-flops are a summer wardrobe staple, but it’s easy to see that they’re not the most supportive footwear. So, are flip-flops bad for your feet? Let’s find out. Articles may contain ...

Summer is when the rubber hits the road. We're talking about flip-flops, the ubiquitous sandals that consist of little more than a sole held onto the foot by a Y-shaped thong. Flip-flops used to be ...

Flip-flops may be nature's most enduring sandal -- but wearers of the item face unimaginable stigma and rejection every summer, every year. Peruse your favorite fashion blog or mainstream magazine and ...

With the average American taking 5,117 steps a day — and experts recommending we take close to 5,000 more — our footwear is hardly an inconsequential choice. A 2012 survey found 78 percent of American ...

With a litany of stubbed toes, sprained ankles, broken bones and blistered feet, Americans’ feet are hurting. According to the National Foot Health Assessment 2012 released in June, 78% of adults 21 ...

If shoes could nab health awards, let's just say flip flops would definitely not win. “Flip flops do not offer any type of support for the foot or ankle and are not designed for daily wear,” says ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Aside from the classic Y-shape strap, the best flip-flops with arch support should come with an insole or ...

Flip-flops are a warm-weather staple, but if you’ve ever gotten them wet, you know how quickly they can become slippery and uncomfortable — and for those with sweaty feet, it can seem like a constant ...

Flip-flops are named for the sound they make when you walk — flip, flop, flip, flop — but they could have been called ouch-umphs, the sound you'll make after wearing them all the time. Researchers at ...