DesignArchies flip flops have a high arch of 2.2cm (Alice Reynolds/The Independent)Archies founder Daniel Jones has said that traditional flip flops may lead to an abnormal walking pattern and strain on the musculoskeletal system, because of their flat base and loose straps. Archies aims to combat this with its high arch design, which raises the area by 2.2cm. This does take getting used to but after a few wears, I enjoyed the gentle cushioning it provided. The flip flops also have a slightly elevated heel, which can be helpful for those with achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis according to Archies. A solution most of us will rejoice in is Archies’s one-piece design, with straps that are built into the base instead of having a plug that is pushed through a hole in the sole. This avoids straps randomly popping out of the sole – a huge bug bare with traditional flip flops. Keep in mind that the straps need adjusting to fit your foot shape, which you can do by pulling at the rubber. When they arrived, I found them extremely tight and, having not loosened them enough, this affected my first day of wearing them – albeit a big test, with a day walking more than 10,000 steps around London – with my feet left feeling sore. That being said, after adjusting the straps to fit better, I haven’t looked back and have had a very positive experience with the flip flops.The footbed is made from a closed cell material, which moulds to your foot and in practice supported my grip in the shoe. Secondly, there are raised contours that sit under your toes, again providing more support and keeping your feet in a comfortable position.ComfortI enjoyed wearing the flip flops all the time on holiday (Alice Reynolds/The Independent)The comfort of Archies is unmatched to any flip flops I've tried before, especially once the fit is adjusted to your feet. In the past, I would suffer from a strained feeling in my calves after a long day of wearing the thonged footwear. But after wearing these non-stop on my holiday, I never experienced the same painful feeling. The cushioning base felt like a massage for my feet and I felt secure in the straps, which gave me more confidence in my strides. This helped to reduce the need to claw at the base with my toes (which Jones says can cause foot injuries). Despite their bulkier design, they are lightweight so ideal for throwing into your beach bag. DurabilityAfter a few weeks of testing, I can only say good things about the durability of the arch support flip flops. With the one-piece design, the straps don’t feel flimsy and the thick base is high quality. My only note is after two weeks I noticed a slight scuffing on the front edge. At £35, they are on the pricer side for flip flops but not much more than industry leaders like Havaianas – and in my opinion if you’re a serial flip flop wearer, it’s worth the investment for improved foot health. Key specificationsColourways: 17Material: Rubber and latex-free foamSizes: UK 3-14 on some colourways