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This info appeared on Yahoo news at the end of June titled: Can Flip-Flops Damage Your Career?
More than 31 percent of women said flip-flops were the single "must have" item for work this summer.
But many companies disagree.
"The dress code says no beach wear and flip-flops are considered beach wear," said a spokeswoman for BNP Paribas.
Style gurus warn that flip-flops, which are worn mainly by younger women, could be harmful to a career.
"Shoes convey the mood of a woman. Wearing flip-flops conveys the mood that you are relaxed and on vacation. That's not a good message in the office," said Meghan Cleary, a style commentator who wrote the book "The Perfect Fit: What Your Shoes Say About You."
Doctors say it's not just careers they could harm.
Physicians at the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons say flip-flops are linked to a growing number of heel problems among teens and young adults.
"We're seeing more heel pain than ever in patients 15 to 25 years old, a group that usually doesn't have this problem," said spokeswoman Marybeth Crane in a recent statement.
She said flip-flops with thin soles have no arch support and can accentuate any abnormal biomechanics in foot motion which eventually brings pain and inflammation.
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Don't panic dahilak- something tells me that it's going to take a lot more than a little heel pain to stop girls fromm wearing flip-flops.
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NO way are flip-flops worse on the feet than walking around the office all day in high heels! I prefer having the ladies in open-toe heels, so I have no problem with this news. I like to see those gorgeous painted toes highlighted in open toe heels!!! pant pant pant
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well.. as one who has learned to appreciate flip-flops more thanks to this site... it's one of those things that you can scream bloody marry all you want.. women are going to wear their flip-flops and there ain't a thing you can do about it!!! just get over it and get used to it. same with high heels... when women get tired of them.. you can't do squat to make em wear it either.. so enjoy the view while the viewing is good!!!
-------------------- My excitement grows When she wiggles her toes Presses her foot to my nose And says, "Ummmmm baby, smell me!" I luv my wife's .oo0O O0oo. Posts: 259 | Registered: Jun 2006
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