Flip Flops = Big Ouchie!

Sunny · Aug 1, 2006

Ive never worn flip flops because every time I try on a pair, the thong that wedges between the big toe and the second toe really hurts. My daughter lives in flip flops and said I just need to wear them for a while to get used to them. 
Well, Ive been wearing them around the house for the past few days, and I cant see getting used to having something wedged so painfully between my toes! 
Does anyone else wear these things? Do you find them comfortable? Do they take getting used to? Are you a masochist?

Seusomon · Aug 1, 2006

I wear them all the time. Your daughter is right. They just need "break in" time.

synergy · Aug 1, 2006

Some of them are comfy and some aren't, it really depends on the material and the shape of the thong itself. 
I can only wear a really really soft one, not one made out of plastic or something equally hard and scratchy!

Sunny · Aug 1, 2006

My daughter told me not to buy the foam ones because they break down easily and then won't be very cushy after that happens. 
I've tried on a million pairs. None of them are comfortable. At least not between my toes. The ones I bought are plastic and are comfortable otherwise. I got them from New York and Co. 
Synergy, what material are the ones you wear made from? And what do you mean by the "shape of the thong"?

Tesseract · Aug 1, 2006

Nope, I'm another flip-flop hater. They HURT my toesies! I'm not interested in wearing a shoe that needs "break-in" time. IME, that's generally BS. In my teens, I suffered through so many pairs of shoes that I thought "just needed to be broken in" that never ever got any more comfortable... I learned my lesson. If it's not comfortable the first day, back to the store it goes. 
Plus, I hate the noise. SLAP! SLAP! SLAP! When I was a kid, we called them "slaps."

bstutzma · Aug 1, 2006

Why bother? Flip flops are a completely ridiculous fashion craze. THey will go the way of the slap bracelet. Why on EARTH are BATH SHOES considered proper office attire? Flip flops were created to prevent transfer of foot diseases when showering in a college dorm shower, public pool shower, or other places where showers are "public" or your feet need other protection. I don't know about you, but foot attire created with that in mind does not appeal to me for day-to-day wear.

Tesseract · Aug 1, 2006

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Why on EARTH are BATH SHOES considered proper office attire?</div>
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I've always considered them beach shoes rather than bath shoes, but I totally agree with you. I don't take issue with flip-flops at the pool, beach, park, grocery store, or even the mall or around town, but wearing them to work in a professional environment is just wildly inappropriate. But then, I think a lot of the things women wear to work are inappropriate. If I were in charge, everyone would hate me.

GhostUser · Aug 1, 2006

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I’ve never worn flip flops because every time I try on a pair, the thong that wedges between the big toe and the second toe really hurts. My daughter lives in flip flops and said I just need to wear them for a while to get used to them. 
Well, I’ve been wearing them around the house for the past few days, and I can’t see getting used to having something wedged so painfully between my toes! 
Does anyone else wear these things? Do you find them comfortable? Do they take getting used to? Are you a masochist?</div>
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you would hate the ones I wear: <a href="http://beech.meridian1.net/Images/Products/Large/1090.JPG" target="_blank">http://beech.meridian1.net/Images/Pr...Large/1090.JPG</a> 
they have a thong between every toe! they are really comfy. 
maybe you should try Earth shoes or Birki style ortho shoes instead? 
actually, I practice Muay Thai Kickboxing and swordfighting so maybe i am a masochist. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/thinking.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":think:">

megveggie · Aug 1, 2006

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 No offense, but those just seem to be painful. 
Don't insult the flip-flops! 
Mine are made of cloth between the toes, and I wear them all the time. I don't notice any pain, however my gripe about them is that they always flop off your feet.

GhostUser · Aug 1, 2006

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by megveggie <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> No offense, but those just seem to be painful. 
Don't insult the flip-flops! 
Mine are made of cloth between the toes, and I wear them all the time. I don't notice any pain, however my gripe about them is that they always flop off your feet.</div>
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they are the most comfy flips I have ever owned.<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/sunny.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":sunny:">

Tesseract · Aug 1, 2006

And I bet they don't fall off nearly as easily,either. That's my other problem with flip-flops (and really with any shoe that doesn't have a closed or strapped heel). They're always coming off while I'm walking.

GhostUser · Aug 1, 2006

No, I don't like flipflops..and I dont really see why everyone is wearing them

chiaraluna · Aug 1, 2006

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by Sunny <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> 
My daughter told me not to buy the foam ones because they break down easily and then won't be very cushy after that happens. 
I've tried on a million pairs. None of them are comfortable. At least not between my toes. The ones I bought are plastic and are comfortable otherwise. I got them from New York and Co. 
Synergy, what material are the ones you wear made from? And what do you mean by the "shape of the thong"?</div>
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I actually LOVE my foam Old Navy flip-flops! She's right... The longer you wear a pair of flip-flops, the more comfortable they become. Just like with any other kind of shoe, you have to give them time to really get broken in. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="

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jeneticallymodified · Aug 1, 2006

i refuse to put anything on my feet that needs any breaking in, rubs, or hurts me in any way. screw that for a laugh. there is no way i'm gonna stagger about with sore feet, lol. i won't wear any kind of clothing that hurts, in the hopes of making it hurt less/not hurt in future, i just get and use stuff that doesn't hurt in the first place- life is way too short to have sore feet (or anything else). 
a kid my mum refused to let me have any kind of shoes that didn't fit 100%, especially ones without straps and proper support- the idea of a shoe holding itself on by one little stump between your toes isn't a good one, you'll clench your toes together to hold them on (which isn't good for them) won't you? 
she told me horror stories of her cousin who wore slip-on shoes- her toes all ended up all curled under and clenched from holding her shoes on- she had to have a major operation to break all of her toes and reset them, to fix it. i'm sure this probably won't happen to you from wearing flipflops, but still- shoes should stay on without help from your toes, ya know? 
get yourself a nice pair of crocs instead! (but not the flipflop ones lol- i'm thinking the 'scutes', or 'nile' ones): <a href="http://shop.crocs.com/c-4-Footwear.aspx?reqid=4&reqProdTypeId=4&subsectionname=footwear" target="_blank">crocs</a>

Tesseract · Aug 1, 2006

^^^ Hear, hear!

Seusomon · Aug 1, 2006

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<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by bstutzma <a href="/forum/post/0"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style=""></a> 
Why bother? Flip flops are a completely ridiculous fashion craze. THey will go the way of the slap bracelet. Why on EARTH are BATH SHOES considered proper office attire? Flip flops were created to prevent transfer of foot diseases when showering in a college dorm shower, public pool shower, or other places where showers are "public" or your feet need other protection. I don't know about you, but foot attire created with that in mind does not appeal to me for day-to-day wear.</div>
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Whoa! Why don't you tell us how you really feel? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/dizzy2.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":dizzy:"> 
They've been around a long time, and I expect they will continue to be. They were commonplace when I was growing up in the California bay area - 40 years ago. A lot of people called them "zoris"; the supposition being that they were inspired by the traditional Japanese footwear. 
I don't see how they are much different from casual, inexpensive sandals of any other design. Not for formal occasions, certainly, but I don't think that has been suggested. They're just casual summer wear, like shorts or tank tops or whatever. No big deal, at least for me.

veggiewriter · Aug 1, 2006

Yuck. Only gardeners or nurses should wear crocs. Ugly. 
I love flip-flips. I couldn't wear them when I was a teen (they hurt) but I tried them again two years ago for a trip to Mexico, and surprisingly loved 'em. Who knows what my problem was before, but I don't have it anymore. And thank GOD 'cause now I wear 'em everywhere. Super comfy, shows off my lovely pedicures, and since the cheaper ones cost only $5-$25, I own about 25 pairs (might be a conservative estimate). I've even considered moving to a warmer climate just so I can wear them year round. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="

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GhostUser · Aug 1, 2006

actually, a ridge between the ball of your foot and your toes, or the multi thong flip flops help your feet a great deal. the gripping motion simulates walking with bare feet and strengthens your foot muscles. 
bare feet is best, esp. a daily walk on sand or ground, and quality flips or sandals. 
if the flips are to loose or have no arch support thats a different story. <div class="quote-container">Quote:
<div class="quote-block">the idea of a shoe holding itself on by one little stump between your toes isn't a good one, you'll clench your toes together to hold them on (which isn't good for them) won't you? 
she told me horror stories of her cousin who wore slip-on shoes- her toes all ended up all curled under and clenched from holding her shoes on- she had to have a major operation to break all of her toes and reset them, to fix it</div>
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LadyFaile · Aug 1, 2006

it depends on the style and on the shape of your foot i think. i find most flipflops uncomfortable. i have very long skinny toes (i've had friends joke that they look like fingers and therefore i have monkey feet <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/tongue3.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="

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i can't wear them for long anyways, i get foot cramps or sore across the top of my feet from scrunching my toes to keep the things on when i take a step. 
i wanted sandles for my wedding though and was determined to find some that are comfortable AND pretty. what i found is a different kind of flip flop. instead of a thong wedged between 2 toes, there's a loop that you put your big toe through. they were pretty comfy when i tried them in the store, they hold to your feet better so you don't have to scrunch, you're less likely to slip out of them. maybe try finding a pair like that 
by the way, to those dissing the flipflop, they've actually been around a very long time <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zori" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zori</a>

GhostUser · Aug 1, 2006

most shoes are bad for your feet.

Flip Flops = Big Ouchie!

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