Posted on 05/28/2010 8:43:15 PM PDT by SamAdams76
OK, so I'm at the Dunkin Donuts this morning, it's a rather cool spring morning, about 50 degrees. I can see my breath in the air! Yet, every woman in the Dunkin Donuts were in flip-flops!
Now everywhere I go these days, it seems that the women are wearing flip-flops instead of regular shoes. Why is that?
I just don't get the appeal of wearing flip flops. I can understand wearing them at the beach. And when I was in Marine boot camp (Parris Island), we were issued a pair to wear to the shower. But anywhere other then the beach or the shower, I'm just not getting it. Why would you want to wear flip-flops instead of regular shoes?
Now get this, I go walking with the dog every morning for about 4 miles. Think I could do that in flip-flops? Think again. Nothing but hard-soled footwear for me. I wear hiking boots maybe 9 months out of the year. During the summer, I might switch to sneakers (New Balance) or maybe some Docksider boat shoes. But no flip-flops for me.
I'd like to see some woman follow me into the woods in flip-flops when I go hiking. Good luck with that. Try hiking Mt. Washington in a pair of flip-flops. You won't think flip-flops are so swell when you try that.
I'm not quite sure when women in flip-flops became the "in" thing. Back when I was younger, you just didn't see flip flops except maybe at the beach or in the shower like I mentioned before. Suddenly, all these women decide that this is what they want to wear. You even see woman in dresses with flip-flops. What is up with that? It's like if I wore a suit with sandals. It would be ridiculous. But for women, they seem to get away with wearing flip-flops with their business attire.
Also, isn't it uncomfortable to go walking around in flip-flops? Don't you feel vulnerable walking around in public with flip-flops? What if a nuclear bomb went off and you had to run for the hills? Wouldn't get very far in a pair of flip-flops. What if somebody with heavy boots was to stomp on your toes? If you were wearing regular shoes, not such a big deal. In flip flops, it's going to leave a mark.
Somebody, hopefully, will explain this flip-flop thing to me. I would like to understand. Thank you and good night.
Bingo! Drives me nuts. It is like a personal affront !
As a more “mature” woman, I was thrilled to find flip flops with good arch support....I even wear them when working out on the elliptical. I have dressier ones with rhinestones....I have a pair I found this year that look somewhat like sneakers. I love flip flops. Did you know they make them to go with a wedding dress? LOL
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I hate flip flops. I especially dislike seeing people with flip flops (or any other shoe for that matter) who drag their feet when they walk! And when wearing flip flops it’s very hard NOT to appear to be dragging your feet. It also irks the crap out of me to see people wear socks with flip flops or sandals. What’s the point of wearing summer footwear with socks (usually white ones! lol) that get dirty as the day goes on? IMO, sandals with socks looks dorky as all get out to boot! Add to that I remember seeing the photo of the group of young women at the White House with President Bush and quite a few of them wearing flop flops. For me, it’s like wearing flip flops to church or wearing them when filing out a job application ~ inappropriate. Just my opinion. :~)
I’m a sandals girl too.
And I’d go barefoot in the summer when I was young, because a NY summer can be hot as hell.
lol...ok. I think I can probably disprove that theory though at least from some male flip-floppers I've met. LOL
Drop by the Philippines some time. Flip flops, or slippers, are standard dress for men and women, except for formal or business-wear. I’ve seen men carry 2 50 kilo rice sacks on their shoulders from the field, in ankle deep mud, and never take a break to adjust their slippers. They climb trees, pour concrete, climb bamboo scaffolding, herd ducks, plant rice, go to church, play basketball, ride motorcycles, you name it. If I try to wear a pair to the shower or beach, I trip over the front part and the little rubber chunk between my toes bugs me.
I’m sooo happy for your aunt and understand her not being able to get around well .. then .. Crocs. I’m not 90 but years of foot abuse led me to these ‘soles of heaven.’ ;o)
Good point on Crocs for your little ones. My little one is 20 and thinks Crocs are butt-ugly .. ‘cept for my Croc sandals.
Try one that buckles along the top. I remember seeing a few, I don’t know where. If I see one I’ll send it to you. You can pierce another hole to make it “custom”.
Croc styles aren’t all clunky - though I agree that the clunky styles are ugly. I wear a simple sandal that has saved my feet from certain complete destruction. I don’t have ugly feet or legs thankyouverymuch.
Those gold sandals sound awesome! Gonna have to get me a pair. I like metallics....’cause they go with everything. :)
Comfort rules my life.
I’m a beach bum by nature. I would rather be on a boat than on top of a mountain, and I’ve lived in both climates and know; I’ve seen me do it. Flip flops and shorts are a state of mind, I guess. I prefer lightly dressed than heavily dressed. I’ve seen people dressed in 30 pounds of clothing for 50 degree weather. I’d rather have a snowball fight in shorts.
All their black socks were dirty?
Goodness...buncha’ control issues here.
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BTW: I like balding men, and I think all men should comply!
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I never wear them. They’re useless for moving quickly.
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