.......For walking on the beach sand that is....provided they are not flexible, have support, and ideally are made of leather.
Seriously! No bare feet on the beach sand or in the water any more. And this is'nt my wife's grandmother trying her best to micro-protect the kids, it's the president of the American Podiatric Medical Association!
Joseph Caporusso, DPM, president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) offers some advice:
At the beach
You may enjoy the sensation of sand between your toes, but avoid walking barefoot....
....Always wear sturdy flip-flops or sandals when walking in sand, to help prevent injury.
Full story here:
http://www.lvrj.com/sponsored/tips-to-keep-feet-healthy-and-in-step-with-summer-fun.html?ref=965
.
Seriously! No bare feet on the beach sand or in the water any more. And this is'nt my wife's grandmother trying her best to micro-protect the kids, it's the president of the American Podiatric Medical Association!
Joseph Caporusso, DPM, president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) offers some advice:
At the beach
You may enjoy the sensation of sand between your toes, but avoid walking barefoot....
....Always wear sturdy flip-flops or sandals when walking in sand, to help prevent injury.
Full story here:
http://www.lvrj.com/sponsored/tips-to-keep-feet-healthy-and-in-step-with-summer-fun.html?ref=965
.