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Rating Summer Shoes for Comfort, Wearability, and Foot Health
From safe shoes to Freddy Kruegers of footwear, a surgeon helps us saunter through summer without getting hurt or looking lame.
By Corrie Pikul
Original Content  |  June 07, 2011
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Clogs

Danger ranking: 2. "These saved my life when I was a resident. But while they're great for standing, they're a little too unstable for distance walking."

Best for: Swaying at a mellow concert; preparing hors d'oeuvres for a party

Avoid: Sightseeing around Europe

Doctor's note: "If you're going to be doing a lot of walking, your best bet really is a pair of stylish athletic sneakers."
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