# Why is it that people hate sandals with socks? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 22, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214 "2018-01-22T15:23:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![pohjonen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pohjonen/32/423_2.png) [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/81 "2018-05-03T20:03:34Z")
I don’t know, but I hate the feel of shoes with socks, even sandals and bedroom slippers. They feel - slimy - for want of a better word. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/82 "2018-05-03T20:31:40Z")
> [@pohjonen](#): > > I don’t know, but I hate the feel of shoes with socks, even sandals and bedroom slippers. They feel - slimy - for want of a better word. You’re either buying the wrong socks or you need to see a doctor about those feet. ---
**Author:** ![Katriona](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/katriona/32/113_2.png) [@Katriona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Katriona)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2018, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/83 "2018-05-03T21:37:24Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > I think that older men in Florida were wearing bermunda shorts, sandals and calf high thin black socks, which does look a little silly to some. I worked at our local tourist trap as a teen in the 80s and this was pretty much the standard uniform for “gentlemen tourists of a certain age.” The louder-colored, the better. ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2018, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/84 "2018-05-03T22:23:32Z")
I wear socks with Keens and jeans when the weather is cool but not freezing. It’s mostly because they’re easy to slip on and off. Once school is out all I wear when I’m not running or on a motorcycle is a t-shirt, shorts, and Keens or sandals. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blue_blistering_barnacle/32/3386_2.png) [@Blue\_Blistering\_Barnacle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Blistering_Barnacle)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/85 "2018-05-04T00:18:02Z")
Socks & sandals are the best way to fly. Sandals are easy to slip off and back on in security, but I sure don’t want to walk barefoot there. ---
**Author:** ![pohjonen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pohjonen/32/423_2.png) [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/86 "2018-05-04T01:23:13Z")
> [@Chimera](#): > > You’re either buying the wrong socks or you need to see a doctor about those feet. I, of course, meant to type WITHOUT socks. Opps. ---
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/87 "2018-05-04T01:29:08Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I wear socks with crocs, it grosses the eff out of my kids. They constantly rib me about it. I don’t like shoes anyway. So when I wear them they gotta feel right. Socks have to have no toe seam, cause that’s just wrong. But sandals, not so much. The only sandals I wear will be a flip flop type. I don’t like the slide type, at all. Your kids are not alone. ---
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/88 "2018-05-04T01:32:14Z")
> [@jz78817](#): > > I think there are a handful of people who are still bitter that men today dare to leave their houses on Sunday in anything less than a suit, tie, and hat. Or any other day. ---
**Author:** ![amaguri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/89 "2018-05-04T02:08:47Z")
This is one of those things where it’s helpful to simply not care. I don’t go out of my way to look ridiculous but I am certainly not above wearing socks with sandals on occasion or, what is apparently another fashion faux pas these days, the dreaded cargo short. ---
**Author:** ![Chimera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/90 "2018-05-04T02:10:46Z")
> [@amaguri](#): > > I am certainly not above wearing socks with sandals on occasion or, what is apparently another fashion faux pas these days, the dreaded cargo short. Need a fanny pack and a baseball cap? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![amaguri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/91 "2018-05-04T02:23:47Z")
> [@chimera](#): > > need a fanny pack and a baseball cap? :d … Get off my lawn you whippersnapper! ---
**Author:** ![Buck\_Godot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buck_godot/32/6573_2.png) [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/92 "2018-05-04T03:55:35Z")
My question for people is how they wear sandals without socks. Whenever I try wearing sandals I get blisters within about 10 minutes of putting them on unless I wear socks. Do other people have calluses around the sides of their feet, is there something I’m doing wrong? Or is it just that other people are willing to suffer in agony for fashion purposes. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/93 "2018-05-04T05:04:25Z")
OP, I think you have Diabetes. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/94 "2018-05-04T05:33:38Z")
> [@Kropotkin](#): > > Your kids are not alone. What is wrong with socks and crocs. They rhyme so well. ---
**Author:** ![TheChileanBlob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thechileanblob/32/435_2.png) [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/95 "2018-05-04T13:52:42Z")
I wear Crocs every day and it would be horrible to go without socks. Your feet would get sweaty and you’d get a blister. Except for the ones with fur inside; it would be silly to wear socks with those. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/96 "2018-05-04T13:55:19Z")
> [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > My question for people is how they wear sandals without socks. Whenever I try wearing sandals I get blisters within about 10 minutes of putting them on unless I wear socks. Do other people have calluses around the sides of their feet, is there something I’m doing wrong? Or is it just that other people are willing to suffer in agony for fashion purposes. I can do it if I don’t walk too much. Maybe another instance of fashion signaling leisure, and the lack of need to actually use your feet? ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/97 "2018-05-04T13:58:57Z")
> [@amaguri](#): > > This is one of those things where it’s helpful to simply not care. I don’t go out of my way to look ridiculous but I am certainly not above wearing socks with sandals on occasion or, what is apparently another fashion faux pas these days, the dreaded cargo short. I wear cargo shorts all the time. With my sandals. Without socks on. I wear sandals so I don’t HAVE to wear socks. > [@Buck\_Godot](#): > > My question for people is how they wear sandals without socks. Whenever I try wearing sandals I get blisters within about 10 minutes of putting them on unless I wear socks. Do other people have calluses around the sides of their feet, is there something I’m doing wrong? Or is it just that other people are willing to suffer in agony for fashion purposes. You have to find the right type of sandal. I have a 10 year old pair because I cannot find another pair that doesn’t rub my feet and cause bleeding calluses. ---
**Author:** ![Capn\_Carl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/838e76/32.png) [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/98 "2018-05-04T14:43:30Z")
The whole issue will have to fade away, and soon. There’s really no line between shoes and sandals any more. You can buy ‘shoes’ with lots of openings, and ‘sandals’ with a closed toe box and a heel strap. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/99 "2018-05-04T16:16:48Z")
> [@TheChileanBlob](#): > > I wear Crocs every day and it would be horrible to go without socks. Your feet would get sweaty and you’d get a blister. Except for the ones with fur inside; it would be silly to wear socks with those. I knew I wasn’t the only one. They should’ve never invented them, I couldn’t live without my crocs. But, I have been known to wear socks with fur lined ones too 😉 ---
**Author:** ![phreesh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc29f/32.png) [@phreesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phreesh)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214/100 "2018-05-04T17:44:56Z")
Fashion is confusing. However, wearing clothes/shoes in ways that defeat their purpose is incongruous and often the subject of derision. As a basketball fan, the addition of tights under shorts/tanks tops look ridiculous to me. Shorts and tank tops are worn because basketball is a hot, sweaty sport. Why are you adding layers to this? I understand that they can have the beneficial impact of preventing injury, so I get it, but it still looks ridiculous. Sandals are made for warm weather. Socks are for cold weather. Why are you combining these things? Again, I understand your situation, but you should understand that you’re blowing against the wind here. I often wear shorts and sweaters, so I am also guilty of this, FWIW. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-people-hate-sandals-with-socks/807214.md?page=6)