# 1 The Dangers of Flip Flops

With it being summer in East Texas, we thought our first official post should be something that hits close to home for our readers: The Dangers of Flip Flops.

While this footwear is often viewed as fun and easy... it is actually the number one cause of toe injuries during the months of May thru August*.

We're here to give you a few hints that can prevent such injuries. Good thing.

Before stepping out in your flippy floppies, it is important to check all weather reports. Heat, rain, and that sudden snow flurry can turn your day of fun into a day of horrifying hardships. In extreme Texas heat, the rubber from the flip flops can easily melt to the asphalt, leaving you with serious burns and no shoes. Those fashionable leather sandals that you love so much can easily be destroyed with a few rain drops, so be sure to make sure that El Nino has come and gone. Snow is an obvious no no.

You should take measures to examine all terrain you will encounter. Large rocks and pebbles can puncture the flip flop soles and seriously wound your feet. There is no cure for pebble foot.

The toe separator piece can easily come out of the sole... this has happened to all of us. This can cause you to not only become extremely embarrassed but also leave you with only one shoe: both of which are not good situations when you are walking around a theme park with your hands full of overpriced merchandise while your children are screaming for one more ride on the Titan.

On a side note, if you are trying to sneak up on someone to play a summer prank, flip flops make this near impossible. Your stealth skills are jeopardized by the "flip" and the "flop" leaving you to look like a fool at the hands of your poorly planned scheme.

So remember kids, think before you put on these shoes... or your flip could become a flop.

*statistic not entirely true