How about this? (Classic craigslist rant.)
There’s a guy in my office wearing flip-flops today.
And to think that this morning I told my girlfriend that a cotton t-shirt was too casual for “casual Friday.” :dubious:
Hahahahaha!!
:eek:
Ewwwwww.
I’m so glad I don’t have roommates!
Dishwashers–they’re not just for dishes anymore!
WHOAAAA you’re wearing tevas right now aren’t you? with socks I bet!
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Um, I know you were. Did I seem to be disagreeing with you or something? I’m confused, the post was a joke, as in “hmmm, might be worth looking into”. (Another poster mentioned that they had a high arch, I wasn’t “accusing” you of that or something).
Having an opinion on any given item’s attractiveness (or not so attractive) qualifies as being “uptight”?
Hey, some industries have different types of what’s professional regarding its workers’ apparel. Some even have safety rules and stuff, like mandatory steel-toed boots (Now, my Baffins, them’s some ugly footwear).
Hokay CanvasShoes,
Thought you where saying that they could not be soft and have a hi arch.
I was just saying that they are not hard rubber chunks. Which you agreed with Waverly on. That was what I was trying to clear up. They may look like a hard rubber chunk, but they aren’t.
I thought that crocs where pretty stupid too. I’m a person that tends to stick with the things that he knows works, and doesn’t stray from the path too much.
Then, when my Wife got some and liked them so much, I got some too. Then I got them for my Mom and Dad as well.
They are just functional inexpensive easy on, easy off footwear.
I think that they where originally designed as boat shoes. They float. And the cover around the toes and top protect you from kicking cleats and winches. Keen sandals are the same (except they don’t float).
Your Baffins look good and warm. But I think I got ya beat on ugly.
My REAL cold weather boots are Millitary Bunnys. Ya got to blow them up though. (as in air, they have a little valve on them that you blow into. No explosives involved)
Well, there goes the credibility of your rant right there. Hiking boots are for hiking, ugly ass Keens are for trendsters who want foot attention. They also cost four times as much as Crocs and are not nearly as good as Crocs in and around the water. I’n never buying Crocs, but they seem like a way better buy than god’s ugliest shoe- the Keen.
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You seem to be more concerned about how the shoe looks than what it does.
Keens may look ugly to some, but they make some great walk-about sandals that protect your toes. Haven’t had any of their hiking boots, so I can’t comment on that.
What a surprisingly contentious subject. I tend to buy shoes that work best for me. Fit and function first. I clobed around in Vasque hikers for many a year and am SO glad that companies like Merrell came along and built some good hiking boots. At least for me.
Looking at the website, Vasque has followed suit.
DoctorJ- my OT shoes are a pair of white kids Endeavour Crocs, see, no holes. Since the “proper” OT clogs don’t come in my size, the Occupational Health department OK’d me to get Crocs without holes.
I have a pair of red kidsCayman because red matches my stethoscope. I’m a girl, I get to wear red shoes if I want to, even if they are the ugliest shoes ever (just because they’re ugly, doesn’t make them a stupid idea).
Since I already have a spare set of scrubs, street clothes and a spare set of socks with me at night, a little splashage in the Caymans doesn’t bother me, since I can wash my feet and change my socks if need be.
Yup, I know bunny boots very well, they’re a beloved Alaskan institution. I used to have a great pair.
I think the difference between ugly steel-toed boots of different varieties is that the boot itself is extremely useful. The crocs, well the same, or even better comfort can be had from much more attractive shoes like various tennis shoes and trainers. And some of those are being made in the slip on/off styles nowadays.
I have a pair of very ugly UGGs, they’re not the boots, they’re the indoor/outdoor slipper style, great when my feet are cold indoors and I can take the dog or trash out in them. I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing them to the store or whatever though.
I completely understand those who are on their feet all day needing a very comfy shoe, and ugliness aside, I am surprised that the croc is supposed to be more comfortable and foot-soreness-alleviating than a good trainer.
I don’t feel that strongly about it, but I do think that if you don’t have the time and energy to maintain a decent pedicure you shouldn’t be wearing shoes that show your feet. And I think men in sandals is horrendous, sorry guys. 
Wow, I can’t believe people would pay $30 for those things. I figured $10 tops for the privilege of looking like an overgrown toddler. Maybe they’re less weird in colors other than toxic waste green and day-glow orange.
I kinda like them, but don’t wear true white after Labor Day.
Well, I suppose it could be a desperate cry for foot attention, but I’ve run upwards of 10 miles through rocky sand and surf in Keen and Solomon amphibious hikers without injury. Yeah, that’s anecdotal evidence, but it tends to make me believe that they can work as advertised. You could not pay me enough to try that in Crocs. My health is too important.
Why is that? I’ve never understood the reason for that rule. Is it so you don’t lose your shoes in the snow? (Seriously, I really don’t know.)
I dunno. Do I seem like the type of person who would ever wear white shoes?
I think the only justification for the white rule has historically been that you’re supposed to dress in more autumn/wintery colors. Probaby a conspiracy of the fashion industry.
white accessories and white in light weight fabrics is about as summery as you can get. Its just a guideline to keep your clothes within the season. You can wear white pants, dresses, belts, bags and shoes starting on easter sunday and ending on labor day. There is “winter white” that is more a creamy off white made in heavier fabrics. Its just a tradition thing. I know some people don’t give a fuck about anything but I think its nice. I like silly traditions even if they dont make sense. Do any really make that much sense?
Good one.
Probably a good idea. Crocs are not running shoes, nor are they advertised as such.
Do Vasques have a bad reputation or something? I’m not much of an outdoorsperson, but I have a pair of Vasques that I wear practically every day cool enough to necessitate socks. I love them. I have really narrow feet, so I was concerned about getting blisters from my feet sliding around inside the shoe, but the salesguy at the camping store guided me to these Vasques and I couldn’t be happier. (Well, except that they are apparently not kitty-resistant. When my cat was a teensy kitty he constantly tried to destroy these shoes, and as a result there are a couple of ripped seams on the outside. Not that big a deal.)