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Just a walking on the street or beach in your flip-flops can expose you to a wide range of germs (including fecal matter!). Plus, pounding the pavement in this poorly-padded footwear leaves you more susceptible to stress fractures, meaning no matter how cute and portable these babies are, they are no substitute for your normal walking or running shoes. Check out AOL Health's article on flip-flop dangers to find out what precautions you can and should take to safeguard your feet.