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Flip flops are usually terrible for your feet unless they are high end ones. I’m from Florida originally, so sandals are common. I see men wearing hiking sandals or more supportive sandals like Birkenstocks more often. I hate sandals with socks. My mom’s feet get really hot and recently she’s broken down and worn sandals with socks, even though she’s generally opposed to them.
IMHO, whether they look good on someone or not has nothing to do with gender. What matters more to me is the situation when they are being worn. Is it a black tie affair or strolling on the boardwalk? A corporate office or Saturday shopping? When Birkenstocks first became a thing, someone wearing them gave the impression they were conscientious about taking good care of their feet and that defying fashion convention didn't bother them. I suspect most people who wear them (either gender) still do so because they refuse to wear crippling "fashion" footwear whenever they can get away with it. There will always be some segment of the population that selects a wardrobe based only on what the fashionista herd is doing at the moment instead of what works best for them (functionally or stylistically). Looking good isn't the point unless you are trying to brag that you have the $ to buy their more expensive styles instead of Kmart flipflops.
Last edited by Parnassia; 04-27-2021 at 01:16 PM..
DH was a faithful wearer of them for decades. I had to set aside my dislike of them when we met. But that was mainly because he would wear socks when it was cold. I hated that look! So goofy!
Now he wears the non-leather version but no more socks for either of us, here in the tropics. I don't notice them anymore; they look fine.
IMHO, whether they look good on someone or not has nothing to do with gender. What matters more to me is the situation when they are being worn. Is it a black tie affair or strolling on the boardwalk? A corporate office or Saturday shopping? When Birkenstocks first became a thing, someone wearing them gave the impression they were conscientious about taking good care of their feet and that defying fashion convention didn't bother them. I suspect most people who wear them (either gender) still do so because they refuse to wear crippling "fashion" footwear whenever they can get away with it. There will always be some segment of the population that selects a wardrobe based only on what the fashionista herd is doing at the moment instead of what works best for them (functionally or stylistically). Looking good isn't the point unless you are trying to brag that you have the $ to buy their more expensive styles instead of Kmart flipflops.
Thank you, Thank you. I have foot problems--Busted toenail(s) as a result of Toe Nail Fungus. The more air I can get to my nails (and the less pressure on them) the better. My choice is (are?) Chacos or Teva Sandals.
IMHO, whether they look good on someone or not has nothing to do with gender. What matters more to me is the situation when they are being worn. Is it a black tie affair or strolling on the boardwalk? A corporate office or Saturday shopping? When Birkenstocks first became a thing, someone wearing them gave the impression they were conscientious about taking good care of their feet and that defying fashion convention didn't bother them. I suspect most people who wear them (either gender) still do so because they refuse to wear crippling "fashion" footwear whenever they can get away with it. There will always be some segment of the population that selects a wardrobe based only on what the fashionista herd is doing at the moment instead of what works best for them (functionally or stylistically). Looking good isn't the point unless you are trying to brag that you have the $ to buy their more expensive styles instead of Kmart flipflops.
For what it's worth, Birkenstock sandals are among the footwear my podiatrist recommends. He said a lot of people, including himself, resisted wearing them because many are ugly. He had no idea some of the cool patterns available and revised his opinion. In years past, they did have a bohemian or "crunchy" (as one co-worker called it) look or vibe. My feet like them and that's important to me at this point in life. I look back and wonder why why why I wore those 3-4 inch heels. The balls of my feet are exacting their revenge at this point in my life - they apparently believe revenge is a dish best served cold.
Dear God why don't you just put on a pair of manpris with your Jesus cruisers and give up at life?
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