| Women are wearing flip flops in the workplace more | | | | A representative recently said, "We're seeing more |
| and more, especially in these warmer months. U.S. | | | | heel pain than ever in patients 15 to 25 years old, a |
| style experts believe that flip flops could be damaging | | | | group that usually doesn't have this problem." She |
| not only our feet but our careers. | | | | said that thin soled flip-flops give no arch support and |
| There are so many new styles of flip flops: beaded, | | | | can intensify abnormal biomechanics in foot motion. |
| leather, sequins that women feel it is easy to get | | | | This will ultimately cause pain and inflammation. |
| away with wearing them to work. | | | | Flip-flops have been around for at least 70 years, |
| An employee of West Glenn Communications | | | | originating from traditional Japanese woven, and |
| comments that she wears flip-flops on the days she | | | | possibly wooden soled sandals in New Zealand. |
| doesn't have important meetings with clients or | | | | The Y-shaped and flat soled sandal is known all over |
| avoids wearing them if she knows that someone | | | | the world and to all social classes. |
| who disapproves will be in the office. | | | | It is very common in developing countries for its |
| Thousands of women across the country consider | | | | affordable price and sometimes the only shoe used |
| flip-flops an indispensable element in their summer | | | | because it is easy to make. |
| wardrobe. | | | | The term "flip-flop" gets its name from the slapping |
| An Old Navy and Gap online survey showed that | | | | sound the sandal makes when it hits the ground and |
| flip-flops were at the top of the list as summer work | | | | the heel. |
| attire for high school and college students. More than | | | | A few years ago the life of the flip flop changed |
| 31 % of the women surveyed said that flip-flops | | | | completely. They became trendy and popular. All |
| were essential part for their summer work wardrobe. | | | | kinds of stores sell them in a variety of colors with all |
| Many companies feel differently. | | | | kinds of decorations. There is even a bridal Flip flop |
| A spokeswoman for BNP Paribas says that if a dress | | | | which is full of Swarovski crystals and sells for $140. |
| code says no beachwear this includes flip flops. | | | | In June 2005 the Northwestern University's champion |
| Style experts advise that flip-flops could be | | | | woman's lacrosse team wore flip-flops to the White |
| detrimental to a career. Younger women are the | | | | House to meet the President. It was considered |
| ones who tend to wear them to work. | | | | inappropriate attire and the women were criticized |
| Style commentator Meghan Cleary says, "Shoes | | | | Ellen Campuzano, president of the Committee of |
| convey the mood of a woman. Wearing flip-flops | | | | Color and Trends, a New York-based forecasting |
| conveys the mood that you are relaxed and on | | | | service specializing in footwear and accessories, |
| vacation. That's not a good message in the office," | | | | believes that flip-flops' popularity has almost run its |
| Doctors also have concerns about the effect of | | | | course. |
| flip-flops on the feet. | | | | "Usually these trends come and go in about five |
| Doctors at the American College of Foot and Ankle | | | | years," she said. "I think we've reached the peak. |
| Surgeons say that flip-flops are connected to a rising | | | | They can't be any more widespread, so maybe next |
| number of heel problems among teens and young | | | | summer something will replace them. |
| adults. | | | | |