Comments on: Flip flops: yea or nay for everyday

By: sushimom

sushimom — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:39:19 +0000

Sorry, but in California and with our weather, these are a must. Of course, within reason! No one wears them to a special event (even a family dinner) or to work (unless you’re a lifeguard), but there’s also flip-flops to flip-flops. You have your cheap two-for from places like Old Navy or the nicer Reefs, as someone else mentioned. I have a pair of thong sandlas made of leather, black, and more “dressy” if you will, because I certainly don’t feel like wearing flats or any closed toe shoe when it’s 90+ degrees outside. Strappy sandals or sandal wedges I might go for, but when you’re already 5 feet 8 inches tall, you don’t want to be the towering Amazon woman either. Sometimes it’s hard not to give into the sweet evil of the flip-flop!

By: Nana

Nana — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:26:14 +0000

I agree. They are fine on the beach or for showering, but rank right along
side sweat pants. I’ve never seen either improve the way one looks, even
at home.

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By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:44:21 +0000

You’re right…it isn’t a fashion show.

At the same time, it looks bad to be out in public with dirty feet and tacky rubber/plastic shoes slapping at your heels.

No one is saying that you need to be high-maintenance…but what is wrong with a cool shirt, simple shorts or jeans, and a pair of comfy flats? You will still have a casual look and be comfortable without looking like you don’t care at all about your appearance. You can also slip flats off when your feet need to breathe.

Not everyone has attractive feet. The only time I feel that flip-flops are OK is if you are either at the beach, in a communal shower, running quick errands, or if you have some type of condition in which it is *medically* necessary to constantly wear them.
There are people with circulation problems and other issues who cannot wear closed shoes.
Flip-flops are inappropriate at school, at work, and at social functions.

You’re entitled to love them and be comfortable. Others, like myself, are entitled to think that it is a bad trend that needs to die down.

By: AP

AP — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:13:41 +0000

I love flip flops and I will never give them up. I get excited the day it is warm enough out to start wearing them because it means summer is finally here. I even love the sound because it is the sound of warm weather and casual days in the sun. I’m not a fan of the really thick soled ones cause they are harder to walk in and I typically will only wear high quality ones so that my feet get enough support. My favorite are from Abercrombie after I tried on my niece’s. (the only thing I’ve ever bought in that store.) But based on what I’ve read here, I need to visit JCrew.

I’ve tried the fancy “thongs” but the bottoms are always about a millimeter thick and kill my feet. It is like walking directly on the concrete.

I don’t understand why people gets so upset over what other people have on their feet. I think the gladiators are hideous but I’m not going to sweat about it, I just won’t wear them. And what is wrong with looking casual to go to the store in flip flops, shorts and a tshirt? The idea of dressing up to go grocery shopping is just confusing to me. I don’t care if I just went to the gym, if I need to run in and grab something, I won’t give it a second thought. It isn’t a fashion show, it is groceries.

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By: Bethany

Bethany — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:30:07 +0000

If you live somewhere extremely hot and/or humid (such as southeast Texas where I live), flip flops are heavenly. It’s just practical.

By: cathy

cathy — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:20:15 +0000

The trouble with flip flops is they were brought back in style earlier in the decade. I agree that they are sloppy. I’ve worn them a few times this summer I must confess. I have a few pairs I haven’t worn and most likely won’t. Flip flops are over and probably will continue to be with the rise of gladiators, etc.

By: Katieck

Katieck — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:31:39 +0000

I have a pair of flip-flops, which I wear to the pool with my children. That’s it. For casual summer footwear, I prefer sandals (gladiator, thong). They just look nicer, in my opinion. I cannot tell you how many people I see in flip-flops out and about, far away from water. Ay.