[Shoes] Suprising Facts About Flip Flops

 

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Summer is related with relaxing and lots of fun activities comes to our mind during this season. But when it comes to fashion, there's only one shoe that fully exudes relaxation and comfort - The flapping sound made by flip flops.

Flip flops are known to build up images of lazy afternoons spent under the sun, ocean and sand while singing your favorite summer songs. With those y-shaped straps and a thong that separates the big toe from the small ones, flip flops became an awesome footwear perfect for the pool, beach or backyard activities.

People say that great things come in small packages. Others might take flip flops for granted but here are some surprising facts that will make you donning these summertime classics.

Cue to relax

According to cognitive psychologists from Northwestern University, apparels add a big effect to your psyche as well. With the flapping sound and the minimalistic design of flip flops, wearing flip flops cues your mind that it's play time because it is associated with fun and relaxation. Scientists call it "enclothed cognition".

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Easy to Wear

One of the top reasons why people love flip flops is because they are easy to wear. Unlike other shoes and complex wedges, all you need to do is slide your bare feet in and you're ready to go!

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Aid to Arthritis

Najia Shakoor, a physician at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, made a study on the force of participants with arthritic knees who walked using different conditions like walking wearing athletic shoes, flats, flip flops and even bare foot. Out of all conditions, wearing athletic shoes gave an additional 15% stress to the knee of a person with arthritis.

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