Minimal footwear has become more ubiquitous; however, it may increase slip severity. This study specifically examined the slipping kinematics of flip-flop sandals. Invoked slips from standing were evaluated in dry and wet tile, and a unique wet footbed + wet tile condition, with 40, 50, and 60% bodyweight (BW) committed to the slipping foot. Water did not alter peak slip velocity (PV) at 40% BW, but PV increased with greater slip-foot force on wet tile by ~1 m/s. Interestingly, when floor-contact was lost during the slip, the flip-flops could come off the heel. This decoupling occurred most often when both the tile and footbed were either dry or wet. Given that both decoupling and greater PV were observed on wet tile, slipping in flip-flops under wet conditions may have more serious consequences. The results highlight that slips may occur at both the foot—flip-flop, and flip-flop—tile interfaces.

简约的鞋履变得越来越普遍；然而，它可能会增加滑动的严重性。这项研究专门研究了人字拖凉鞋的滑动运动学。在干和湿瓷砖以及独特的湿鞋床 + 湿瓷砖条件下评估因站立引起的滑倒，其中 40%、50% 和 60% 的体重 (BW) 用于滑脚。在 40% BW 时，水不会改变峰值滑动速度 (PV)，但 PV 会随着湿瓷砖上更大的滑动脚力增加~1 m/s。有趣的是，当滑倒过程中失去与地面的接触时，人字拖可能会从脚后跟上脱落。当瓷砖和鞋床干燥或潮湿时，这种分离最常发生。鉴于在湿瓷砖上观察到解耦和更大的 PV，在潮湿条件下穿拖鞋可能会产生更严重的后果。