Your flat feet might be failing your body.

If you’ve been blessed with big flat flippers, lucky you. You might not ever make it as a foot model, but those flat feet will give you a good grip on the world. The trouble is, your flat feet might be failing your body, and what’s going on with your flippers might be the answer to your ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain.

Flat feet, or fallen arches, occur when the arch of the foot collapses, causing the entire sole to touch the ground. This condition can be more than just a minor inconvenience; it can lead to significant issues throughout your body.

The most obvious symptom of flat feet is foot pain, particularly in the arch and heel. Without proper arch support, your feet can’t distribute your body weight evenly, leading to undue stress on specific areas. This can result in conditions like plantar fasciitis, where the band of tissue running across the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed.

Flat feet can also cause your ankles to roll inward, a condition known as overpronation. This misalignment puts extra strain on your ankle joints, leading to pain and instability and over time, it can even increase your risk of sprains and other injuries.

When your feet overpronate, it affects your entire lower body alignment, including your knees. This altered alignment can cause your knees to track improperly, leading to conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as runner’s knee. The added stress on your knees can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty with movement, but a simple change in footwear can fix all of that.

Slappas Thongs are designed with a contoured footbed that supports your arches, helping to distribute your body weight evenly, reducing the strain on your feet and preventing overpronation – ultimately keeping your body aligned. The design also incorporates a higher heel than the toe area, promoting proper body alignment and providing excellent support for your knees, back, and feet.  Slappas are also super comfortable with extra cushioning to absorb shock and reduce pressure on your feet.

So, just because your arches have fallen, doesn’t mean your self-care standards have to. Look after your feet, eliminate your aches and pains, prioritise your body from the bottom up, and step into a supportive pair of Slappas Thongs.