Are flip-flops bad for your feet? (infographic)

By The Health News Team | May 27, 2016

In the summer months, many of us reach for our flip-flops and head to the beach. But are your beloved flip-flops putting your feet in peril? Dr. Ernesto Hernandez, a podiatrist with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, shares some valuable insight into the dangers of wearing flip-flops — and offers a better alternative for summer footwear.

Illustration of flip-flops

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Dr. Ernesto Hernandez

Dr. Ernesto Hernandez

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Dr. Ernesto Hernandez is a board-certified podiatrist with Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group and affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital.


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