{"id":337096,"date":"2016-04-21T14:03:18","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T06:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/ditch-your-flip-flops-forever-337096.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T11:37:40","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T03:37:40","slug":"ditch-your-flip-flops-forever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/fashion-hk\/trends-and-tips-hk\/style-tips-hk\/ditch-your-flip-flops-forever-337096.html","title":{"rendered":"Foot Killer: Why you should ditch your flip-flops forever"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve already given you a couple of good reasons<\/a> why you should be throwing those flip-flops in the bin, or at least wearing them less. Yes, they provide a breeding ground for bacteria, and yes, constant dependency on thin-soled flip-flops can eventually wear out your tendons and damage the bones in your feet.<\/p>

Here are a few more reasons that could finally push you to make a change:<\/p>

Flip-flops aren't\u00a0for grown-ups<\/span> <\/h2>

Sure, we understand that they\u2019re convenient and can be quite comfortable. Nonetheless,\u00a0it\u2019s time to grow out of those rubbery pre-teenage cartoon motif slippers and those loose-fitting ones that shuffle across the floor and make you sound like you\u2019re constantly dragging your feet like a little kid. Don\u2019t be lazy \u2013 it\u2019s not that much harder to put on some chic sandals or stylish sneakers<\/a>.<\/p>

Flip-flops aren\u2019t professional<\/span> <\/h2>

Flip-flops are notorious for appearing unprofessional and way too casual \u2013 so don\u2019t even think about wearing them to work. They could even get you fired. You\u2019ll want something much more sophisticated to join your office wardrobe<\/a>. The only place you\u2019ll want to be donning floppy \u201cfeet thongs\u201d would be at the beach or at the poolside, where you can cover them in as much sand and water as you want.<\/p>

Head up to the gallery above to pick up some replacement ideas for your unfashionable flip-flops. We\u2019ve got 10 substitutes to get you started.<\/p>

Angela Goh<\/em><\/p>

Read more:<\/span> <\/h2>

Street Style: 35 Looks to switch up your wardrobe<\/a><\/p>

Shoe Style: 25 Grown-up Mary Janes to add to your wardrobe<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019d like to point out that they\u2019re not exactly the most flattering type of footwear you could be flaunting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":553,"featured_media":165094,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"There are definitely much more flattering types of footwear that you could be flaunting. 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