Eli SchmidtBest Flip-flops Overall Teva Katavi 2 ThongWhat makes the Katavi so supportive is actually hidden inside the midsole. Teva made the simple but innovative move of putting a shank in a flip-flop to enhance stability. A shank is a small piece of stiff material, typically metal or a hard plastic, which is placed between the midsole and outsole right at the arch of the foot. It is commonly used in boots and leather shoes for arch support and stability. The addition of that shank was so effective that it landed the Katavi 2 at the top of our list after months of testing. Just as with a boot, the shank added support to our mid-foot by taking some of the stress off each step. It essentially felt like a little shelf to rest the arch of our foot on, providing a stronger boost than other flip-flops that use soft materials for support. Outstanding traction on both the outsole and footbed also kept us sure footed in wet conditions. Start here in your flip-flop search before looking elsewhere.Read more: Best Shoes for Arch Support StabilityContoured footbed, shankOutsoleRubberUpperEVABest flip-flops for City WalkingKuru KalaConsNot much cushioning in the ball of footEvery expert that we spoke to for this article agreed that arch comfort comes from balancing sole flexibility and firm support. Kuru hit the sweet spot between both factors with the Kala flip-flop. The contoured footbed immediately stood out the first time our editors slipped it on. Your heel relaxes right into… Click below to read the full story from Men’s Health
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