As someone who suffers from chronic arthritis and is prepping for a hip replacement this fall, wearing flip flops in the summer is usually out of the question. Most flip flops lack the support I need and leave me feeling majorly achy by the end of the day. Instead of the traditional footbed and a separate thong found in most flip flops, these come fused together—and instantly felt sturdier than other models. Madison McGee for Good Housekeeping What sets Archies apart from other flip flops is the high arch and sturdy, one-piece design. All this to say, as someone who struggles to wear flip flops thanks to my chronic arthritis, Archies have changed the game for me.