SHOP: 55 of the best shoes on the high street this summerSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy HANNAH SKELLEY, FASHION EDITOR Updated: 00:01 BST, 13 June 2026
What’s the story?Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn moreWearing normal flip-flops can be detrimental to your foot health. According to online information service Healthline, the traditionally flimsy, flat style lacks support and cushioning, forcing your toes to over-grip. This stretches ligaments, causes heel and arch pain, and raises your risk of blisters, sprained ankles and, in extreme cases, toe deformities such as hammertoes. FitFlop’s iQushion range aims to counter all that.What’s the promise?This design sets out to combine laid-back style with smart ergonomic engineering. Apparently, they help to optimise your body’s alignment – meaning they keep your posture balanced to prevent hip or back pain while you walk.What’s the science?The iQushion footbed contains tiny, impact-absorbing micro-bubbles and has an arch contour that provides support without adding extra weight to the sandal. Plus, ‘rebound technology’ helps the soles react to the movement of your body, enabling you to walk further.What’s the verdict?Having stormed around Portugal for three days on a hen do in my black pair, I can confirm these are a step up from your average flip-flop. No blisters. No back or hip niggles. And your arch feels cupped and sits snugly against the curved sole. The grip is even suited to country paths and trails. The proof is in the sales – in the past 18 months, FitFlop has sold more than 80,000 pairs of its styles that feature this clever iQushion technology.Our ratingRating:
