Clarks Women's Breeze SEA Flip Flops Yahoo Lifestyle Canada is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. Summer is just around the corner — which means there’s no better time to shop for a new pair of flip flops. But while these cute and convenient toes toe thongs are perfectly designed to match every hot weather outfit, their traditional flat, flimsy design can do a number on your feet and lower back, as well as the tendon that holds up the arch of your foot, known as the plantar fascia. Excessive strain on the plantar fascia can lead to plantar fasciitis, foot pain that results from tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes becoming inflamed. ALSO SEE: 10 stylish and supportive sandals that are perfect for summer “After age 50, especially women, begin to lose the fat pad in the ball of the foot, diminishing the cushioning,” Dr. Nelya