What is with the popularity of sandals and flip-flops?

I'm so used to wearing boots all the time that even when I switch to sneakers walking feels like someone is pushing my feet up from the ground 0__o I'm not the type of person who suits summer clothing (sandals, flip-flops, sunglasses, the whole lot of it) and my feet only get sweaty if I've really badly over-exherted myself. Luckily the heat makes me so lethargic that I barely move anyway, and I can run about the house with nekked feet ^_^

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I think that it is really funny is when I see people wearing flip-flops in the snow. It is amazing what people will do in the name of fashion.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by JazzFlight

...Then there are these things:

www.topless-sandal.com

Pretty weird, eh?

Whoa. Those are kind of neat? But I am convinced they wouldn't work as well as they're advertised. I mean, the adhesive leaves no residue, yet these things are guaranteed to stick to your feet for a year?

I have a hard time buying it. But I am really tempted to get a pair just to find out. I'm one of those assholes who really enjoys being as close to barefoot as possible.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I don't think I've worn sneakers in years unless I absolutely had to. If it wasn't considered weird (or potentially hazardous) I would go everywhere barefoot. Getting an itch in sneakers really sucks too because you can't reach it.

Flip-flops make my world go 'round.

FELIPE NO

I wonder: Is it generally considered low class when you wear socks with your sandals or flip flops?

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Sassafrass

I have a hard time buying it. But I am really tempted to get a pair just to find out. I'm one of those assholes who really enjoys being as close to barefoot as possible.

I just remembered I have a pair I received as a xmas joke present last year. I'll test it out this weekend and let ya know if it's good.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Omi-Cron Kenobi

I wonder: Is it generally considered low class when you wear socks with your sandals or flip flops?

To my understanding, its like a giant billboard that says one of three things:

1. I am old
2. I am not concerned at all with fashion
3. I am a giant geek/no social skills.

However, there ARE exceptions as with anything else.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Yeah, like me. I guess I've just never liked having my feet exposed like that. Unless I'm at my house. Then I'd just walk barefoot.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Dark Nation

To my understanding, its like a giant billboard that says one of three things:

1. I am old
2. I am not concerned at all with fashion
3. I am a giant geek/no social skills.

It could also just be a combination of all or most of the above too, although I see "I am a giant geek" more commonly than any other. I know plenty of college professors who 1) are obviously old, 2) doesn't seem to be concerned with looks, 3) is a real nerd.

IMO #3 shouldn't really be put together (not all geeks are socially dysfunct), but eh~ whatever floats teh boat~.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Dark Nation

To my understanding, its like a giant billboard that says one of three things:

1. I am old
2. I am not concerned at all with fashion
3. I am a giant geek/no social skills.

However, there ARE exceptions as with anything else.

I seem to remember seeing a lot of Europeans wearing socks and sandals around school and while I was visiting various national parks.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Well, at least that's some consolation for me. Not that I needed any but it does seem to be a popular view in this country and also the States. Probably this entire hemisphere.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Dark Nation

To my understanding, its like a giant billboard that says one of three things:

1. I am old
2. I am not concerned at all with fashion
3. I am a giant geek/no social skills.

However, there ARE exceptions as with anything else.

You forgot #4: my feet are always cold.

I've never understood why it's so taboo to wear socks with sandals. Do people want to look at toes that desperately? Fashion doesn't take priority over comfort for me.

FELIPE NO

If your feet are cold why aren't you just wearing shoes? =\

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Tritoch

You forgot #4: my feet are always cold.

I've never understood why it's so taboo to wear socks with sandals. Do people want to look at toes that desperately? Fashion doesn't take priority over comfort for me.

I think it's the implied assumption that if you are going to wear sandals or flip-flops you must want more breathing room for your feet. If not, why not just wear sneakers or some other closed-toe shoe? I've always thought the point of open-toe footwear was to let your feet breathe. Socks seem to defeat that purpose.

That's what runs through my head anyway... unfortunately, that's never really been adequate justification for anything. Le sigh...


Edit: Ah, Reaver you beat me by a minute!

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by RacinReaver

If your feet are cold why aren't you just wearing shoes? =\

Sometimes for comfort, sometimes because it's faster to slip on sandals. I haven't worn them for much more than checking the mail and such for ages, but that was my reasoning when I did.

Originally Posted by Tip-Tup

I think it's the implied assumption that if you are going to wear sandals or flip-flops you must want more breathing room for your feet. If not, why not just wear sneakers or some other closed-toe shoe? I've always thought the point of open-toe footwear was to let your feet breathe. Socks seem to defeat that purpose.

What kind of socks are you wearing that don't let your feet breathe? I used to get really bad eczema on the sides of my feet from wearing sneakers all the time when I was little, so wearing sandals with socks occassionally was far more comfortable.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Tritoch

What kind of socks are you wearing that don't let your feet breathe? I used to get really bad eczema on the sides of my feet from wearing sneakers all the time when I was little, so wearing sandals with socks occassionally was far more comfortable.

Ah, wasn't aware you had a skin condition on your feet. I can understand that. Although, I've always found socks make my feet really hot. Maybe it's just that I live in the south, and it always seems to be a billion degrees down here during the summer. Anything to cool off.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Yeah, same thing here. It's a ton cooler just being in socks. Not even the most lightweight/breathable shoes can beat that.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

hahahas, flipflops and sandals are way more popular in asia, maybe just because it's hotter here..

and maybe because it's awfully convenient
oh, that airy feel, sure beats the stuffiness of socks+shoes any day.

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I recently found these, which, judging by the other articles I've read, the folks in UK are probably really familiar with by now. They're called 'Fit-flops', and supposedly, they actually work your muscles and tone your legs (and butt!) as you walk, in addition to other posture benefits.

I've had a pair for about a week and haven't noticed any particular muscle-strain or anything, but that could be because (as I said before) I'm not a huge flipflop/sandal fan, so I dont wear them constantly. I've been told that they work though, and I wouldnt mind seeing some results.

The popularity of these, I can somewhat understand... women promised toned legs just by walking while wearing a certain sandal? Great sales pitch.

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Originally Posted by Thanatos

hahahas, flipflops and sandals are way more popular in asia, maybe just because it's hotter here..

That's okay, when it's hot, I see no reason why people shouldn't wear them, but over here, there are some faggots who wear flip-flops even when it's raining and when it is rather cold.

FELIPE NO

Man mush, such strong words toward that particular segment of the flipflop community.

Those fitfops sounds pretty cool. They're like strength shoes, but in sandal form.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I have nothing against flipflops per se, but it's another question whether it's retarded or not to wear them in winter when it's snowing and raining, you know

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Those fitflop things look awesome. I'm going to try to get a pair, not because I believe they'll actually do what they're supposed to, but because I really like the way they look.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Alice

Those fitflop things look awesome. I'm going to try to get a pair, not because I believe they'll actually do what they're supposed to, but because I really like the way they look.

My mom made fun of me when I wore them... she said that it looked like I was wearing a bullseye on my foot.

They are really comfortable though. =)

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I usually only wear sandals during the summer, but I like wearing a pair of really comfortable ones around the house if it isn't really cold. I'm more of a sneaker person overall.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?