10 Ways Flip Flops Can Harm You2. Overworking the bunionsImage Credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/45528646204544584/Flip flops are hard to hold on to especially when you are moving fast. As a result, your toes are doing twice as much work holding on the shoes. These can lead to exasperating the bunions, a bump at the big toe joint. Pages:< >