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Yep, flip-flops "could probably helps" preventing fungus etc. but they can also make you a paraplegic or even worse. Be VERY careful when wearing flip-flops on any wet surface!!!Perhaps of interest to some
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/27/well/do-flip-flops-protect-against-athletes-foot.html?
Absolutely @KinkyOne, a friend of my brothers did and in Astorga slipped in the shower and cracked his head open. Many stitches!Yep, flip-flops "could probably helps" preventing fungus etc. but they can also make you a paraplegic or even worse. Be VERY careful when wearing flip-flops on any wet surface!!!
Also, if you do NOT wear something like a flip flop or shower slide in a communal shower, you WILL get a fungal infection.
And if it happens I don't think that even fungus can survive a month and a half in hiking boots in the summerThat's a pretty strong statement. I've always gone barefoot in the showers in albergues with no issues. And sandals aren't going to protect you when standing in two inches of water in a slow draining shower.
And if it happens I don't think that even fungus can survive a month and a half in hiking boots in the summer
PS (Just a joke, not a piece of advice or similar of course.)
Perhaps of interest to some
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/27/well/do-flip-flops-protect-against-athletes-foot.html?
I'm from the US and grew up calling them thongs too. But when the thong type underwear and bathing suits became popular everyone started calling them flip flops. In my mind they are still thongs.No flip flops, or thongs as us Aussies call them, and a dab of Tea Tree Oil helps keep any fungus away!
Also, if you do NOT wear something like a flip flop or shower slide in a communal shower, you WILL get a fungal infection.
That's my experience too, @trecile. I've only ever gotten athlete's foot from my own rubber boots.That's a pretty strong statement. I've always gone barefoot in the showers in albergues with no issues. And sandals aren't going to protect you when standing in two inches of water in a slow draining shower.
No flip flops, or thongs as us Aussies call them, and a dab of Tea Tree Oil helps keep any fungus away!
I thought thongs in the shower was to protect against warts
No, Jill, no need for thatMight be a good idea if we all use the term “flip flops” rather than “thongs”. I am experiencing severe image overload here.
Jill
I like the look of Birkenstocks, and have purchased them a few times, but they absolutely hurt my feet. I am rather flatfooted and they have way too much arch support and the pre-formed hard insole does not work for the shape of my foot. Unfortunately they are not for everyone.Better than flip flops in a shower room are these oh-so-stylish EVA Birkenstocks! Light as a feather, can attach them to your bag, go from shower to dinne seamlessly, and you can even walk in them drying the day (with or without socks ) as they do have the famous Birkenstock support.View attachment 45125
@Teej41 - My Birkie Madrids (one strap, not two) weigh 160g for the pair in a UK7, hope this helps.
Thank you for this good tip-I ran to the shoe shop and bought the last pair! 20 g lighter than my old flip-flops, and much nicerBetter than flip flops in a shower room are these oh-so-stylish EVA Birkenstocks! Light as a feather, can attach them to your bag, go from shower to dinne seamlessly, and you can even walk in them drying the day (with or without socks ) as they do have the famous Birkenstock support.View attachment 45125
...flip flops, or thongs as us Aussies call them......
In some parts of the world they are called "go forwards."Might be a good idea if we all use the term “flip flops” rather than “thongs”.....
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