Some of the latest trends in summer shoes are more than just fashionable; they’re good for your feet. Many individuals feel that summer shoes are notoriously ‘bad’ for your feet. Thongs with toe-posts and no support, open toes and other fashionable shoes are typically not the best thing for your feet. However, the latest styles offer added value in the form of support, protection and materials that breathe with your feet, keeping them cool and comfortable.
What’s the difference between sandals and clogs?
There are obvious differences between sandals and clogs. Clogs have closed toes, and soles that are shaped to fit your feet. They offer support and comfort that most sandals do not. Sandals, on the other hand, let air circulate around your feet and keep them cool and comfortable.
Most podiatrists will tell you that sandals are not good for your feet. Clogs, on the other hand, enjoy widespread support from health professionals all over the country, and the world. In fact, many brands of clogs are marketed specifically to professions that spend a lot of time on their feet, such as nurses, doctors and cooking professionals.
Why are clogs so good for your feet?
- Support for your feet
Clogs are made with roomy toe boxes that let your toes grip and flex the way they are meant to when you walk. The wooden footbeds are shaped to fit your feet, and offer excellent arch support. The bottoms are designed to rock with your feet when you walk, setting you off into the next step as you step off of the last one.
- Foot protection
Unlike most sandals, clogs cover your feet and toes, protecting them from toe stubs and other hazards.
Why Are Sandals Good for Your Feet?
- Lightweight
Clogs are typically far heavier than sandals. With a typical clog weighing in at close to a pound, each time you take a step, you’re carrying extra weight on your feet. Sandals are typically much lighter, often weighing just a few ounces. That takes a load off your feet - literally.
- Great air circulation
Sandals allow air to circulate around your feet, which keeps your feet cooler and reduces the chances of moisture related foot problems like fungus and peeling skin. It also makes them very comfortable for wear in hot weather.
The New Generation of Clogs and Sandals
The line between clogs and sandals is blurring these days. Crocs and many manufacturers offer clogs that look a lot like sandals, and sandals that offer the advantages of clogs. Sandals with rocker bottoms, padded wooden insoles and breathable materials have taken away most of the criticisms that podiatrists make about sandals. Clogs in materials like rubber and PVC and ventilated uppers provide the air circulation and light weight that sandals offer.
With sandals and clogs taking on each others’ advantages, it is far harder to state definitively that one is better for your feet than the other. In fact, the latest generations of clogs and sandals are both actually good for your feet, if you find the right pair of shoes.
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