Do you know any women under 40 that do NOT wear open toed shoes? Am I crazy for not wearing them?

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by Ttark

My wife and sister, we're all under 40 and they don't wear them either. Maybe at the coast or to get the mail but not for everyday use.

I'm a guy and I don't even have a pair of sandles!

I'm always impressed when new members manage to dredge up 7 year old threads!

[dizzybint]

Originally Posted by captain_pillsbury

There is nothing wrong with it. I am 21 and I hate open toed shoes.

me too ive never liked them.

[mschrief]

Here in Texas we can usually wear sandals/flips 8 months out of the year.

I keep my toenails looking good and regularly get pedicures.

My favorite sandals have become the ones with some sort of back, or back zipper.

Lunarsandiators by Nike are my all time favs. They are discontinued. No pleading to Nike has helped bring them back.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by hertfordshire

I'm always impressed when new members manage to dredge up 7 year old threads!

I got a rep for a post in this thread from 2010.

[sas318]

I usually wear ballet flats during the summer.

I only wear sandals when I'm very casual, like to the beach, white water rafting, the pool.

[sas318]

Originally Posted by hertfordshire

I'm always impressed when new members manage to dredge up 7 year old threads!

I don't see the big deal. I didn't even notice the date you mentioned it. Topics 7 years ago are still relevant today.

[PacersFan]

I have never been a fan of flip flops or sandals. I've always preferred athletic shoes or even low top hiking boots. I do have crocs for the pool or beach and in the last 4-5 years I have found some Teva Sandals I LOVE. They have arch support and are super comfortable. (However, they are closed toe....LOL!)

[TamaraSavannah]

In 2010, I was still past 40 but even when I wasn't, I was still a Stevie Nicks type.

"'Cause I wear boots all summer long.".

I'd say it just depends on the person.

Two things about being a boot person though the first doesn't apply to open toed.

A: You don't have to worry about your socks matching.

B: Being the klutz I am, I was once in the quak shak for stepping on nail. The doctor said it was good that I was wearing leather because it allowed the foot the breathe. It was the environment of "plastic" shoes such as sports shoes that didn't allow the air circulation that contributed tetnus.

Granted, Item B as well probably doesn't apply to open toed either, but I've recently realized another benefit about my decades long boot habit, where it is just natural that I am forever pulling on this wraparound of leather that goes at least half calf.

Being out here in the country, I worry less about what is out here in the country down around my feet.

[HaveADrink]

I don't too. Probably because of the shape of my feet. They're a bit broad so I'm very self-conscious.