Rock G. Positano, DPM, MSc, MPH, DSc, director of Non- Surgical Foot and Ankle Services at HSS, joins Fox 5 NY to discuss wearing flip flops in New York City. 

“It has to do with where you wear them. The whole purpose of a shoe is to protect the foot. We found that in cases where people are doing excessive walking or standing, it's probably not a good idea. There is no protection,” explains Dr.  Positano.

“The foot is the most important shock absorbing part of our body. Flip flops do absolutely nothing for shock absorption,” says Dr. Positano.

Watch the segment at fox5ny.com.