What’s up with the butt hurt about “adults wearing flip flops”?

[Duffy LaCoronilla]

This comes up quite often. I’ve seen it in (non-surf related) forums, I’ve heard people talking about it and I’ve had people say things to me like, “flip flops with jeans? Really?”

WTF is wrong with wearing flip flops?

 

[Kento]

You got me. I don't see anything wrong with it.

 

[casa_mugrienta]

I don't thing there's anything wrong with it.

but

Some people have a weird thing about feet, the people I can remember who have anti-flipflop sentiments loved to comment on how disgusting my feet were (because I simply trimmed my toenails and didn't do a full on pedicure) also were very into women having impeccable feet.

All of these people were not outdoor types and came mostly from cold climates.

I always try to explain to people that around much of the planet in good climates they're the most common type of footwear.

I wear them, but generally go barefoot as much as possible. I've busted enough toes in my life on sidewalk cracks and being clumsy due to flip flops.

 

[manbearpig]

I rarely get that response if ever. I wear either 10” tall steel toe boots or 18” tall rubber boots what seems to be 90% of the time. So I definitely need to let my feet air out as much as possible.

I’ve even been known to do the socks with flip flops atrocity.

 

[the janitor]

I seem to recall Billy Ocean saying they clashed horribly with his moleskin trousers

 

[casa_mugrienta]

Hey where is Billy?

 

[tenover]

Levi's, flip-flops and a t-shirt are my go-to. I don't care what anyone says.

 

[Will there be snacks]

I never undersood the hate either, but figured it was driven by people who don't live at/near the beach. When you spend so much time w/ bare feet, putting flip flops on seems like getting dressed up. A polo shirt feels like a tuxedo to me too.

 

[000]

most people dont grow up on the coast where its accepted. f em

 

[Duffy LaCoronilla]

most people dont grow up on the coast where its accepted. f em

I know this but why is it not accepted elsewhere? What’s the beef?

 

[tenover]

I've never had anyone give me sh!t for wearing flip-flops and pants......Have you? What/Where's the issue...or is this "Fake News"?

 

[Your Moms Dildo]

I've never been givin a second look.

Do you dress like a biker, while wearing thongs?

 

[Autoprax]

flip flops f up with your gait cycle.

But that may or may not be a problem for some people. YMMV

 

[HarryLopez]

I wear mine in the snow as long as it isn't too deep and I get a few looks. Comfort for the win!

 

[Will there be snacks]

flip flops f up with your gait cycle.

 

[casa_mugrienta]

I've never had anyone give me sh!t for wearing flip-flops and pants......Have you? What/Where's the issue...or is this "Fake News"?

It usually comes from people who live in places with cooler/cold climates, particularly east of the Mississippi. New York, Boston, NJ, etc.

 

[keenfish]

I was wearing flip flops yesterday while taking the trash to the cans on the side yard at a friends house.
It was dark and I have no idea why there is a step up on the walkway but I hit it in stride and went straight down hard.
In the process tore my left big toe nail all the way off. It was hard to believe how much blood. It was a lot.

I don't blame the flip flops. I will continue to wear them. I have no choice right now.

 

[20W-50 and blood]

flip[ flo[s are sign of good life...just like sand in the sheets, the back of your knees bring burned...waking up and smelling like some random woman's perfume....life is good.

 

[20W-50 and blood]

I was wearing flip flops yesterday while taking the trash to the cans on the side yard at a friends house.
It was dark and I have no idea why there is a step up on the walkway but I hit it in stride and went straight down hard.
In the process tore my left big toe nail all the way off. It was hard to believe how much blood. It was a lot.

I don't blame the flip flops. I will continue to wear them. I have no choice right now.

pussay pussay pussayyy!

 

[studog]

slippahs brah