Health risks of flip-flops discussed in new vogue piece

A Vogue article explores whether wearing flip-flops in urban settings poses health concerns.

The piece notes safety issues including toe injuries and increased walking strain during vacations. Podiatrist Dr. Rock Positano warns that feet are not accustomed to quadrupling activity levels. Designer Emily Dawn Long recommends washing feet after city exposure. The discussion references a patient who developed a six-to-eight-week infection from a minor cut while barefoot.

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