Comments on: Flip flops: yea or nay for everyday

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.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:49:45 +0000

I find it hilarious that the offered alternative to the $5 flip-flops is a $54 pair of shoes.
I don’t understand the hate of the flip-flop either. I like flip-flops, mostly the higher-heeled wedge ones, but I have some regular ol’ Old Navy ones, and I like those too. I don’t wear them to weddings. I don’t wear them to work (because I work in an office, but if I was a lifeguard, I would). I do wear them to the mall. I do wear them out to eat (at Chipotle or Noodles). I don’t like those dressy ones, because they have NO arch support, no flexibility, and tend to be really narrow. I have super high arches, and wide feet (which, by the way, don’t come from being shoeless any more than having thick hair comes from the shampoo you use. It’s genetic people…read a book). I say, wear nice shoes for nice occasions, but for casual shoes, wear whatever’s comfortable. If that’s flip-flops, great! If that’s stilettos, more power to you.

By: Gillian

Gillian — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:51:41 +0000

Add another Aussie to the mix!
Honestly, I’m astounded at how many people loathe thongs (flip-flops). And that astonishment is only outweighed by the further astonishment that thongs have become a fashion accessory in the first place. Gowing up, they were a Summertime staple. Even now, I have a couple of pairs on the go in Summer: one is the classic rubber all-purpose type, and the other pair are a little more up-market leather number.
They’re a part of my culture (just like Anita said) and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
So, to make a moderate story even longer, add me to the number of thong-lovers!

By: Anita

Anita — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:28:05 +0000

As an Aussie, I am quite shocked at the loathing of what is probably our national icon as far as footwear goes. Thongs as we call them are seen in all sorts of places, on all sorts of feet and yes…horror…at well to do restaurants or events. Why? I think it’s because they reflect our culture…so relaxed and at times, yes bordering on apathy.
Such serious comments. Lighten up! If you feel comfortable in them, wear them everywhere I say. In such gorgeous colours and prints and adornments, they are fun and cool….slashing years off your age and attitude! Versatility plus.
Long live the thong….ooops Flip Flop….and lighten up!
Anita.

By: Eva

Eva — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:41:35 +0000

I grew up in Hawaii and lived in flip flops (we call them slippers)! We wore them to school, beach, shopping and movies. I don’t think they affected my foot size, I have a size 5 1/2 normal width foot size. I “graduated” from the $3.00 Long Drugs store slipper after I moved to Seattle. I currently own several pairs (Teva brand) in a variety of colors and styles to “match” my casualty outfit. (I don’t think Angie has seen them.)

http://www.teva.com/ProductDet.....el=Olowahu
and
http://www.teva.com/ProductDet.....model=Mush

While I still wear them all over in Hawaii, in Seattle, I wear them around the house, to the park, and on runs to the grocery store, etc. They are very comfortable.

Hm, I don’t like the Tevas on the link that Antje sent. Never have - maybe it was because they didn’t have them when I was growing up.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:52:38 +0000

It really depends on where you live and the climate, along with the mindset. Flip flops are in style in places like Southern California as well as Hawaii And, just think, how cute does Jack Johnson look in them? I live in mine personally, but I tend towards the cute ones made by Roxy or Sanuk. My feet are always nicely cared for and I have nicely manicured nails. I really don’t see what the big deal is about flip flops. I mean, they aren’t probably in style in places like NYC, but I don’t really care. I’m not a VOF (victim of fashion). I have my own personal style that I love. My feet and body actually do worse in high support or cushioned shoes. I save the supportive shoes for working out and mostly, I go barefoot or wear flip flops. Of course, I work at home running my own company so I have that luxury…Ahhh, this is the life