Study shows flip-flops cause serious health problems all over the body. June 6, 2008— -- Walking in flip-flops is a possible cause of aches and pains all over the body, according to a new ...

Back in 2005 some members of the Northwestern University national champion women's lacrosse team drew flack for wearing flip-flops when they met with President Bush at the White House.

Researchers at Auburn University have found that wearing flip-flops alters the way one walks, changing the gait in subtle ways that can lead to serious sole, heel and ankle problems.

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When you trapeze around the city in flip-flops, you alter your gait, point your ankles inward and curl your toes to keep the shoes from slipping off, says LiveScience. This unnatural posture could ...

An Auburn University study found that flip-flop wearers take smaller steps than people who wear sneakers. 3. Flip-flops make you extra clumsy.

Researchers at America’s Auburn University (2009) found flip-flop wearers take shorter strides – and don’t lift their feet as much – to keep the sandals on.

Flip-flops are named for the sound they make when you walk, but they could have been called ouch-umphs - the sound you'll make after wearing them all the time. This isn't just a matter of opinion.