Sensible shoes

It's not a groundbreaking study but I think it's pretty interesting. You know all the flash-bang hype over every new athletic shoe launch? Well, don't pay attention.

According to a new study flip-flops and flat most flat footwear are better for your knees than some athletic shoes, walking shoes or clogs. Researchers say the flatter the footwear the better because it losely mimics walking in bare feet. Flip flops and flats had a load of 15% less than the other shoes I just mentioned.

Bottom line? Shoes are made to comfort the feet without much thought about the knees. Next time you slip on a pair of flip flops, you knees will thank you.