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Paul Langer

Minneapolis
As seen in: Nature, The Washington Post, Boston.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Independent On Saturday, Independent Online, Daily Herald, Healio, Ottawa Sun, Saarbrücker Zeitung and
A sports medicine podiatrist, author and geek of all things related to health, fitness, sports, the outdoors and aging well.
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What a podiatrist really thinks about flip-flops

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By Paul Langer
| Ottawa Sun Verified
Flip-flops must be the most vilified form of footwear. Author of the article: Washington Post Paul Langer, DPM Published Jul 27, 2026  •  Last updated 2 days ago  •  4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Photo by farhan /Adobe Stock Article content We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work.
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I’m a podiatrist. Here’s what I really think about flip-flops | Expert Opinion

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By Paul Langer
| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified
Q. How bad are flip-flops, really? Am I inflicting lasting damage on my feet every time I wear them? A. Flip-flops must be the most vilified form of footwear. Each summer, the media is filled with stories about how bad they are for your feet. According to some experts, wearing flip-flops will cause acute injuries, such as sprains, or contribute to more insidious injuries, such as plantar fasciitis. Some even claim they can contribute to hammertoes and bunions.
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I’m a podiatrist. Here’s what I really think about flip-flops.

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By Paul Langer
| The Washington Post Verified
I’m a podiatrist. Here’s what I really think about flip-flops. (washingtonpost.com) I’m a podiatrist. Here’s what I really think about flip-flops. By Paul Langer; DPM 2026072009010700 How bad are flip-flops, really? Am I inflicting lasting damage on my feet every time I wear them? Flip-flops must be the most vilified form of footwear. Each summer, the media is filled with stories about how bad they are for your feet.
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