Experts in the subject say that the indiscriminate use of slippers, heels and sandals are harmful to health by increasing the chances of tendonitis, stretching and facilitate the fall. These shoes can lead to the onset of pain in the heel, toes, increase the chances of ankle sprains and can affect even knee, hips and spine.
These shoes can be used yes, but not for long, are not suitable for walking and leave the feet more unprotected and prone to injury. The ideal is that the individual varies the type of footwear, according to the activity that will perform.
The misuse of high heels, especially those of the thin beak, are equally harmful. According to the opinion of several orthopedists, any shoe that does not support the feet well, is of poor quality, has a very hard sole or has a slope greater than 5 cm can affect the spine.
According to them, slippers are to be worn on the beach or in the pool and indoors. The sneakers are ideal for those who need to walk a lot, and to work the ideal is a comfortable shoe, that supports well the feet, that does not compress the fingers and that has some leap.
The use of high heels and thin-tipped shoes is not prohibited, but should be restricted to parties and special occasions.