I'm a podiatrist - these are the three shoes I'd never wear trends now

I'm a podiatrist - these are the three shoes I'd never wear trends now
I'm a podiatrist - these are the three shoes I'd never wear trends now

I'm a podiatrist - these are the three shoes I'd never wear trends now

They're a summer staple and beach favourite.

But flip flops are one of the worst things you can put on your feet, according to one expert.

They can force the toes to grip onto the shoe with every step, leading to painful foot conditions over time, says podiatrist Paul Macaulay.

The Singapore-based expert shared the three pairs of shoes he'd never wear on TikTok, with high heels and a popular US trainer also making his red list.

Also known as slippers and thongs, flip flops are a summer staple. But Mr Macaulay said he would never wear them

Also known as slippers and thongs, flip flops are a summer staple. But Mr Macaulay said he would never wear them

Flip flops

Also known as slippers and thongs, flip flops are a summer staple. 

But Mr Macaulay said he would never wear them.

'When you put your foot through the loops, you have to grip for the shoe and that can cause claw toeing.'

This is when the joints in the toe bend like a claw and become inflexible. Poor-fitting shoes are one of the main causes. 

The constant gripping of the toes, due to wearing flip flops, can also lead to tendonitis — when a tendon swells and becomes inflamed, causing pain and stiffness.

'Also, when you're walking down the street, it's very easy to trip and fall when you're wearing them,' Mr Macaulay said.

'They don't offer your feet any support,' he added.

Having poor support for the heel and arch of the foot can lead to

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