Love your flip flops, but worried by the recent “flip flops are bad foryour feet” stories? Or can’t keep flip flops on at all? Try Gisele’s designs for Ipanema Flip Flops – particularly the Ikatu Strap and Clear.

I suffer from Charcot Marie Tooth disease, which has damaged the nerves inmy lower legs and lead to muscle wasting. I can’t really wiggle my toes atall, and I have foot drop in my left foot. My shoes are all flat andsensible, and I’ve not been able to wear flip flops in more than 20 years,and I’m only 27! So imagine my delight when I discovered a pair of Ikatu Strap flip flops ina shoe shop in London. They look like flip flops, but I can keep them on -dead toes and all! (I did take off the ankle tie though – not my style…)I bought four pairs. Then, a year later, I was distraught to discover that the chain I boughtthem from had gone out of business. With the help of Google, I foundIpanema Flop Flops, and this year’s Clear style – another winner with thefeel of a flip flop but enough straps to keep them on without any effort atall. And no, I don’t work for them! I know there are plenty of other sandals outthere with lots of straps, but none that come close in terms of comfort,cushioning or the ability to walk straight into the sea wearing themwithout worrying, and then stick them under the tap when you get home. Definitely worth a go for anyone suffering from wearing normal flip flopsor not able to wear them at all.

Caroline

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