Originally Posted by
cubewheels
Not thick and firm soles with shallow tread design, those are the best to use.
In that regards, flip flops that are firm are actually very good to use on platform pedals.
Only if those flip flops have a heel strap to keep your foot in the shoe. and even then they're not good (and not flip flops). Hell, just
walking in flip flops means you use your toes to not have them fly off. And flip flops usually are flat on the inside too, causing your foot to slide around (no curved edges on the top). So, no, flip-flops are probably the
worst possible footwear regardless of the stifness of the sole, and regardless of the pedal type.
Seriously, do not ride a bike with things like this - regardless of their stiffness:
