Farewell my flippy friends
Apparently flip flops are all the rage in fashion footwear. I am about the last person in the world to be trendy, so I was surprised to learn today while skimming this article that I share a fondness for the simple, slip-on, no fuss flip flop style footwear with the fashion elite. Honestly, I bought them because they were about four bucks at Target and my sandals from last year had finally fallen apart, leaving me with no summer footwear.
I love the flip flops. Once you get used to that strap between your first two toes, they feel really comfy. And they're so easy to get on and off, perfect for that sensation of summer ease, like I'm vacation or something, which of course I never am. They're great, though. Cheap, carefree and they make a cute little sound when I walk.
Well, they're also a pain in my back. And my foot. And now my toes are numb, too. I thought I had the beginning symptoms of some awful disease, but it may just be that I'm wearing the damn things too much. And I do. I wear them everyday, just about all day long. And yes, I should know better. But I didn't think they would cause me any problems. Then a couple weekends ago we were out at my sister-in-law's, and Cat and I got into a conversation about our issues with back pain. During the discussion I looked down and noticed that we were both wearing flip flops.
"I wonder if these having anything to do with it?" I said.
She shrugged, "Maybe?"
Well, it's just a hunch, but I bet a little more arch support might indeed help the problem. Part of it of course maybe that I'm lifting and carrying an infant who gets a little heavier everyday and I'm not always bending with my knees.
So now I've got to take a break from these and wear something entirely unfashionable like, say, my running shoes. Not only are they old and dirty, they don't smell particularly good either. Oh, I was sooo close to being a fashion icon. No really, I was! Okay, I was sooo close to actually following a trend through to its end. Whatever. At least now I won't feel compelled to paint my toenails.
Labels: back pain, silly shoes
posted by Kristen @ 10:08 PM
6 Comments:
At 12:09 PM,
Anonymous said…
No, you're totally right! I love my flip flops but I can't wear them when I have to do any kind of serious walking - they make my knees hurt. I do still wear them around the house though. Aren't they cute? They must be a conspiracy created by men. Like pantyhose.
At 9:45 AM,
Anonymous said…
I get out of this one unscathed. I hate flip flops! I only wear them briefly on my way to the pool to swim laps. Woo hoo!
By the way, your picture reminds me of "Still Life With Foot" a bit (how well do you remember your past blogs? LOL!)
At 12:52 AM,
Idaho Dad said…
I can't wear flip-flops... Too much work. My feet and toes want to be lazy when I'm walking, not constantly trying to grip and hold on. When I forget to work my toe muscles, my flip-flops just flip and flop right off my feet!
Oh yeah, I do have a pair. I keep them by the backdoor if I need to run outside and I'm not wearing my sandals or shoes. But I never wear flip-flops anywhere else.
At 8:13 AM,
Flea said…
Now that is interesting, I would say they are probably too thin and and there is no support or cushioning and there for a sore back? But ... I have actually found that ever since I was pregnant and had Liam I struggle with a sore back, can be heavier and heavier baby too?
I'll chat with a Chiro friend and ask one day and let you know what she says.
I think for me after 3 pregnancies my tummy muscles need strenghening, I keep pulling muscles in my back.
At 4:29 PM,
Kristen said…
Hann- I have since stopped wearing them, except to go out to the garden to water plants, and after a couple weeks my back is almost completely healed! I used to get up in the morning in so much pain, and I am not bothered in the least anymore. I am quite certain it was the shoes!! Though, I do know after the kids my abs could do with a lot of strengthening, which in turn would help my back overall.
At 8:26 PM,
Anonymous said…
"Stay-at-home-mom" (Lazy Housewife to the rest of the world), least you can do with all the time on your hands is keep your nails clean, instead of looking like a skanky crack-whore, with chipped polish.
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