Commentary: Slippers and rubber clogs aren’t just sloppy, they are a health hazard

Heath HAZARDS OF FLIP-FLOPS AND RUBBER Boots

Escalator-related mishaps away, there are plenty of other reasons to avoid wearing rubber boots and boots.

Even though they feel secure, from a skilled stance, they provide very little foot, bridge and ankle assistance, thus increasing the risk of foot pain and ankle sprains. On damp or dirty skin, they may cause chafing or blisters.

They tend to dangle or drag because they do n’t completely cover the entire foot and are n’t held firmly in place with straps, which increases the risk of trips, falls, and slips, especially when the sole treads are smooth and the sole treads are worn out.

Flip-flops and plastic clogs are still the top off-duty boots in Singapore, perhaps not for comfort, but because it offers the convenience of not having to deal with shoelaces, buckles, and straps.

Therefore again, there are plenty of convenient and smarter-looking alternatives- stylish leather boots, firm cork-soled types such as Birkenstocks, loafers or slip-ons. EVA foaming shoes can be added to any piece of close-toed trainers if they absolutely cannot survive without feeling like they’re walking on cupcakes.