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Mar 22, 2012 7:30 AM EDT
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10 Things You're Wearing That Could Kill You

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5. Flip-Flops

Without much in the way of support, protection, grip, or secureness, flip flops might be the most dangerous piece of footwear around. According to The Wall Street Journal, researchers at Auburn University found that flip-flops led to "foot fatigue, sore calf muscles and an altered gait, which could cause long-term ankle and hip problems." Moreover, slipping in them, being stepped on while wearing them, and tripping in them are common flip-flop flubs — more reasons to ditch this shoe altogether!

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