Skilly Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hate em. Flip flops are not appropriate footwear while out in public, people. They are what you put on to go to the shower or perhaps the pool. Go to any mall in America these days, and I'll bet the number of flip-flop wearing hippies outnumber us God-fearing, shoe-wearing Americans by 5 to 1. I can't stand that stupid "schwap!" sound they make every time the foot comes up, and then of course there's the issue of having to look at your dirty feet all day. STOP BEING LAZY and put on some shoes for gosh sakes! End rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hate em. Flip flops are not appropriate footwear while out in public, people. They are what you put on to go to the shower or perhaps the pool. Go to any mall in America these days, and I'll bet the number of flip-flop wearing hippies outnumber us God-fearing, shoe-wearing Americans by 5 to 1. I can't stand that stupid "schwap!" sound they make every time the foot comes up, and then of course there's the issue of having to look at your dirty feet all day. STOP BEING LAZY and put on some shoes for gosh sakes! End rant. What? Are you serious? I don't wear anything BUT from March-ish through October... unless I must. Wait what? Hippies wearing flip-flops? OK, so I have my hippie tendencies but I thought the hardcore hips wore Birkenstocks (which I've never owned, never will). But flip-flops? Um.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Chicken Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Love 'Em I mean I'm not wearing them to the course or a nice dinner, but they are comfortable. And after 10 months of boots... I'm loving my slippers, Poolside or at the Mall. With a little practice you can reduce the volume on that *Thwack*. Love 'Em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Love 'em. Forgot mine on a trip to FL a few years back and had to have a pair for lounging around the pool - paid $45 for a pair at the Ritz in Orlando. Still wearing them - gotta get my money out of 'em. Edited July 16, 2008 by Jimmy Neutron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 What? Are you serious? I don't wear anything BUT from March-ish through October... unless I must. Wait what? Hippies wearing flip-flops? OK, so I have my hippie tendencies but I thought the hardcore hips wore Birkenstocks (which I've never owned, never will). But flip-flops? Um.... It's one of those pet peeves I have, I guess. I have no idea what a Birkenstock is, but it sounds painful. Like I said, it's just a mindless rant that I felt I needed to get off my chest. I'm better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Chicken Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The Birkenstock: Chosen footwear of Granola-Types the world over and mandatory footwear for 75% of the population in Oregon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The Birkenstock: Chosen footwear of Granola-Types the world over and mandatory footwear for 75% of the population in Oregon. Lived in Oregon. Confirmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I am a member of the Facebook club called: "I Dont care How Comfortable Crocs Are, You Look Like A Dumbass." Of course... I am wearing crocs right now. But, I don't plan on leaving the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Just last week I had a flip-flop epiphany. I'd never worn them in public. Never. But I had just got done working out in the garden for 2 hours in 95 degree heat and I was GROSS. We had to go out to the store and pick up some ingredients for dinner and the Sheikette said "Just wear your flip-flops". I said "Are you trying to turn me into a hippie or something?". But, I wore them to the store, and I gotta say. . .it was pretty comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 F'n hate 'em. Unless you're a chick. I've met Darin and Jimmy. Now I'm starting to second guess my sexuality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Please football! Please hurry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 chicks that wear flip flops put out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 OMG... I guess I am a California beach boy. Shoes? Really? Sorry, but I wash my feet when I shower. Maybe you fatasses can't reach your feet so they end up smelling if you wear flip-flops. Not my fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I either wear my soccer sandals or my twelve year old Teva sandals. I usually just wear them around the neighborhood and wear shoes when I go places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I caved and bought a pair on Sunday. First pair ever. All leather so not the cheapo foam rubbery looking things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Like Egret, I have soccer sandals, also known as slides. I think 'slides' sounds more masculine. I live in my slides. I have two pair. One pair sits in my closet until my current pair wears out. I cannot be without my slides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Go to any mall in America these days, and I'll bet the number of flip-flop wearing hippies outnumber us God-fearing, shoe-wearing Americans by 5 to 1. I have to back up the already-validated assertion that hippies most assuredly DO NOT wear flip-flops - flip-flops/Crocs are footwear for the lazy consumerist. Hippies are usually recognized by their willingness to spend some serious jack on quality Jesus boots. EDIT - in the interest of full disclosure, I don't own or wear flip-flops but once the temp gets consistently up into the 60s I am workin' my sandals every chance I get. Edited July 16, 2008 by Chavez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I thought this was another thread about the Presidential candidates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 actual flip flops that go between the one toe are for woman and woman only. Give me a manly pair of Jesus sandals anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Mrs. CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 actual flip flops that go between the one toe are for woman and woman only. Give me a manly pair of Jesus sandals anyday Thank you Whomp! I can't stand the between the toe thing. I do have flops and wear them all the time here in Florida, but they have no toe irritant. And I also have a pair of Tevas and docksiders as well. Standard apparel here in Florida. Other than my flops, the docksiders are the most comfy shoe I own. They are looking ratty these days but they're comfy, so who gives a sh*t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 My Reef leather flip-flops are about 6 years old now & are the most comfortable pair of footwear I've ever owned. I will get great enjoyment out of knowing I irritate the poopy out of people when I wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) Got to have my QuikSilvers...flip-flops are the next best thing to going bare-foot! Edited July 18, 2008 by ABearWithFurniture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Juarachi's, $10 from a market in Mexico somewhere. Soles were made from tires, Goodyear I think. The trick to make those comfortable was to soak them in water and wear them until they dried conforming to your foot. There was an 18 month period in my life when my feet were never darkened by socks or shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trots Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I just started wearing them last summer and now live in them. Of course, I am also a big fan of the slipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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