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Podiatrist warns Aussies of serious health issues with 'must-have' trendy shoes ahead of the Europe summer rush Aussies dashing off for a European summer holiday need to pack the right shoes READ MORE: The shoes everyone are wearing to Europe this year By Amanda Bechara For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:21, 26 June 2024 | Updated: 23:38, 26 June 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Health experts have sent a stern warning to Aussies preparing for a summer holiday in Europe to re-think their shoe choices this year. And it's bad news for anyone who is a fan of Jellies, trendy sandals, thongs or any form of poorly structured flat shoe. Sydney podiatrist Dr Sean Fitzpatrick spoke to FEMAIL and cautioned Australians going to Europe to also steer clear of thong brands like Havianas as they 'will place an increased workload on the foot and thus increase the potential for fatigue and pain'.

This can then lead to long-term issues with the feet and lower legs like stressed joints, severe pain, achilles issues, plantar fascitis, tightness and pain in the lower back, knee or hip. The resurgence of Jelly shoes, which were created in France in 1946 and huge in the 90s, are unideal for holidaymakers - especially if tourists have lots of walking planned. Not only are they unsupportive, they can uncomfortable after long periods of wear and offer little to no support of important feet mechanics.



The PVC often used in making the shoes can also lead to blisters and even fungal and bacterial infectio.

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