thoughts on flip flops? how old are you?

[qtdude]

47, I wear them to the pool or just out and about in nice weather. Its relatively hot where I live (85-90 in summer) and they're more comfortable. I used to wear Havaianas which were surprisingly comfortable for flip flops but found some crocs last year with the leather strap and they are the most comfortable ever.

 

[butterflystyle]

31, Chicago. I wear them EVERY day in the Spring and Summer because the weather here is ungodly and it allows my feet to breathe.

 

[aKula]

Originally Posted by Doctor

21, Australian, will not purchase a pair. Hate them. Sadly, every man and his dog wears them 24/7. I'm surprised I don't see people rocking them to work with their suits around this place. The problem is, they're always cheapo, horrible flip-flops. So many girls wear perfectly decent clothes with disgusting, plastic ones that just ruin everything. When I'm on the beach at the Gold Coast, I just don't wear shoes (same as everyone else).
21, Australia. People must think I'm crazy as I don't even own a pair. My brogues look better though.

 

[Oleg]

39 year old pom residing in Australia: got a pair the day I arrived off the plane from Heathrow.

 

[Matt]

Australian in south east Asia, 33 yrs old. Almost never. Beach yes, and very occasionally I may wear them to my regular little coffee shop for my Sunday breakfast. Otherwise, no.

 

[mystillwater]

Originally Posted by westinghouse

You're probably the guy in the suit at the bar all alone on a Friday night who asks "I'm the best dressed guy here. Why won't girls talk to me?"

sadly, no. i'm the guy who owns the bar and won't let dorks wearing those sandles you posted in.

 

[SC Widders]

LOL, the only place where its ok to wear flip flops is at the pool or the beach. I wear leather sandal's during the summer because they are much more comfortable and durable than most of the flip flops avalible.

BTW, I'm 18 living in Peachtree City

 

[furo]

Originally Posted by dropout5

i know this has been discussed at length here, but i don't believe there have been any recent threads. most of the forum members seem to have a dislike of flip flops. i am curious to get some chatter going and see if this is a generational thing. would love to read some thoughts on flip flops and please post your age with your comments, location would be interesting as well. for what it's worth, i wear them in the summer in casual settings (other than the beach). i have brown leather rainbows and black leather reefs. i am 28 yrs old and live in new york.

I'm going to Vegas in a couple weeks and I will be wearing them to the hotel pool

outside of that, they don't serve much purpose

 

[Steve Smith]

I never wear them. Note to "wear them around the pool" guys: those cheap smooth soled shower shoes type flip flops are dangerous to wear on smooth wet concrete.

I am not "Mr Dress Up All the Time", but I think sandals look like **** and are somewhat sissified.

 

[furo]

The only thing worse than flip flops are crocs

 

[JayJay]

I'm surprised by the number of younger guys (18-25) who don't wear them compared to the number of older fellas who do. I thought it would be the opposite.

 

[furo]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I'm surprised by the number of younger guys (18-25) who don't wear them compared to the number of older fellas who do. I thought it would be the opposite.

I think that could be due to the higher representation of younger people on the forum.

Maybe the younger ones that normally wear them aren't akin to admit it

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by Oleg

39 year old pom residing in Australia: got a pair the day I arrived off the plane from Heathrow.

A scot in Australia? I'm sure the first thing you bought is a massive bottle of sunscreen protection.

 

[Embargo63]

I USED to wear them almost all the time (teens) out to the store, gas station, errands, meeting a buddy, etc.

Though, at the ripe age of 22, I recently discovered that I should have known a long time ago what I know am coming to peace with. Most guys feet, including mine, are not maintained to the degree that would make flip-flop wear acceptable. A girl with small, 'cute' feet and a pedicure? Sure. Me? Not even close.

That said, I think wearing anything other than sandals/flip flops to the beach or the pool feels and looks a little strange

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- E63

 

[mouseandcat]

i dont see anything wrong with them......young or old, they're comfortable.

if jack purcells are ok, i can't see why flip flops wouldn't be.

the real question is, would it be better to wear flip flops or ugly shoes?