Which places in the US wear open-toed shoes like sandals or flip flops the most? Where is it accepted the most?

[nslander]

Originally Posted by BigCityDreamer

In the Washington, DC area, it gets hot and humid in the summertime. So, it's common for people to wear sandals then.

However, it doesn't seem like flip flops have caught on as much, though some people do wear them. Maybe they're considered too casual. I wear them at home.

That's funny- that concept barely even exists here, outside the workplace. Maybe at a funeral.

[blaserbrad]

Seattle if you're wearing socks too

[orlando-calrissian]

Originally Posted by blaserbrad

Seattle if you're wearing socks too

Never found socks and sandals to be a good look, but if they like that up there, more power to them.

As far as the OP, my answer is Florida.

[SoFLGal]

Florida, I wear flip flops almost year round.

[Katarina Witt]

Originally Posted by BigCityDreamer

In the Washington, DC area, it gets hot and humid in the summertime. So, it's common for people to wear sandals then.

However, it doesn't seem like flip flops have caught on as much, though some people do wear them. Maybe they're considered too casual. I wear them at home.

Remember this?
USATODAY.com - NU's lacrosse team sparks flip-flop flap at White House

I figured since Bush had daughters of about that age, he'd understand.

[CowsAndBeer]

Lots of people wore these 24/7 during summers where I grew up (Door County, WI). Obviously, this doesn't work in February, but it was a full-on beach culture during good weather. West Coast of Michigan has similar pockets. I personally hate those things...

[denverian]

In Denver, sandals/flip flops are common, except in winter. Have have flip flops on the front porch, garage, and back door, so I can slip into them when I step outside (we don't wear shoes in the house).

I've heard people in some places have a problem with this, but dudes here (including me) will wear flip flops with jeans and a t-shirt.

[Metro Matt]

Originally Posted by markovian process

I would guess anywhere pretty warm, but California, Florida, Hawaii must top the list.

Also the Gulf Coast.