I’m a podiatrist – these are the three shoes I would never wear
- Slippers are one of the worst things you can do to your feet, experts say
- High heels and a popular American athletic shoe were also on a podiatrist’s red list
They are a summer staple and beach favorite.
But according to an expert, flip flops are one of the worst things you can put on your feet.
They can force the toes to grip the shoe with every step, which can lead to painful foot conditions over time, says podiatrist Paul Macaulay.
The Singapore-based expert shared the three pairs of shoes he would never wear TikTokwith high heels and a popular American trainer who is also on his red list.
Flip flops, also known as slippers and flip flops, are a summertime staple. But Mr. Macaulay said he would never wear them
Flip flops
Flip flops, also known as slippers and flip flops, are a summertime staple.
But Mr. Macaulay said he would never wear them.
“Putting your foot through the loops forces you to grip the shoe and that can cause claw toe.”
This is when the joints in the toe bend like a claw and become rigid. Ill-fitting shoes are one of the main causes.
Constant gripping of the toes, as a result of wearing flip flops, can also lead to tendonitis – when a tendon swells and becomes inflamed, causing pain and stiffness.
“Even when you walk down the street, it’s very easy to trip and fall when you’re wearing them,” Mr Macaulay said.
“They don’t provide your feet with any support,” he added.
Poor heel and arch support can lead to painful and swollen feet and can even cause problems with the hips and knees.
Stilettos
They are known for not being the most comfortable shoe.
But high heels can cause more than just temporary discomfort.
Mr Macaulay recommended not wearing them due to the risk of injury.
“I don’t mean to hate on all heels because a one and a half inch heel is okay for most people,” he said.
“But stilettos — such a flimsy base — actually my colleague recently fell and broke her foot, so it’s such a high risk of injury that it’s worth it even to look nice?”
Studies have shown that wearing high-heeled shoes increases the risk of injuries, musculoskeletal pain, and bunions — bony limps that form on the sides of the feet.
And those with a narrow, pointy toe force the foot into an unnatural V shape, which can cause deformities over time, experts say.
Skechers
The US trainers have been around for over three decades and cost around £60.
But Mr. Macaulay said he doesn’t like Skechers.
“These loafers are made tighter to hold your feet, so your toes can squeeze and cause problems like neuromas.”
Neuromas is a thickening of tissue around a nerve in the foot that is irritated or damaged.
The condition, which is related to wearing tight, pointed or high-heeled shoes, can cause stabbing, stabbing, or burning pain, or the feeling that there is a pebble under the foot.
Mr Macaulay also warned that Skechers’so soft, your foot has to do more work’.
This can make feet feel comfortable during the day, but actually make them more tired compared to wearing more supportive shoes.
“The last thing is that the shoes just don’t last,” he claimed.
“They wear out so quickly and even though it seems like a good deal, you just replace your shoes every one to two months and I just don’t think that’s very good.”