Why do so many girls in this city wear FLIP FLOPS if it's raining? - Page 6 - PhillyBlog

TVandSportsGuy · #51 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 10:42 AM

i seen a couple of girls this morning holding a umbrella and wearing flip flops with a jacket on-lol

Hospitalitygirl · #52 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifi Le Pew

As to the original post--flip-flops actually make sense to me on a rainy day!

I have a 25 minute walk to work. When it is raining hard, like it was last week, i always arrive at work with wet shoes that have usually soaked through to the socks. Sneakers let the water right in, and I don't like to wear good leather shoes in the rain. I know I should have a nice pair of rainboots, but I've never found a comfortable pair, have bad feet, and tend to get blisters even after a 15 minute walk.

To me, wet socks and shoes rank really high on the "annoying" scale (only slightly below wet jeans) Generally, I bring an extra pair of sock and then change both shoes and socks upon arrival. So, thanks to the OP, on the next rainy day, I think I will don the ol' flip-flops!

Thanks for the great idea!

You *don't* want to walk 25 minutes in flip-flops. Your feet will hate you for it. Get yourself a pair of wellies for those rainy days and change to other shoes when you get in.

Mitzi · #53 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 12:28 PM

I haven't read this whole thread, but I am generally anti-flip-flop. However, there are times (e.g., after a pedicure) when they are necessary. But are there any reasonably priced flip-flops that are also comfortable? I hate a) paying $$$ for bits of rubber and b) having those bits of rubber cut into my toes. Rain or shine!

GMonkey · #54 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 02:13 PM

My daughter informed me that the annoying "side pony-tail girls" wear baggy sweatpants with platform flip-flops, camis and wear their hair in sloppy side pony tails. I guess that's the thing at Strath Haven Middle.

I can't stand to even look at flip-flops. They feel so creepy between my toes that my hair stands on end to see other people wear them.

It's like ketchup. I can't stand to look at it. I imagine that it would also feel creepy between my toes.

JahDW · #55 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 02:18 PM

yall are wild. I had no idea so many people thought this way about flip-flops.

I can't wait to get a new pair and wear them till it snows.

guzzijason · #56 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JahDW

yall are wild. I had no idea so many people thought this way about flip-flops.

I can't wait to get a new pair and wear them till it snows.

... and then, wear them some more!

__Jason

bernie25 · #57 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 06:48 AM

well im a guy ....but i wear flip flops when its raining

who gives a sh!t if your feet get wet

guzzijason · #58 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 09:37 AM

Apparently, CBS3 is doing some sort of story on flip-flops tonight @ 11. Seriously. I heard it being advertised on KYW this morning.

__Jason

junebug · #59 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 10:40 AM

In response to the OP - in some areas they wear flip flops in the rain because their fuzzy slippers would soak up too much of the rain.

There are a few elderly women who go out in the PJs and fuzzy slippers to get their lottery tickets and then go back home. And then there are the teens (and just-post-teens) who do the PJs and fuzzy slipper thing any given day or night. I imagine fuzzy slippers would hold a lot of rainwater and flip flops are preferable in those rainy situations.

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Originally Posted by GMonkey

It's like ketchup. I can't stand to look at it. I imagine that it would also feel creepy between my toes.

I think, for the sake of science, you should try the ketchup between the toes thing and report back to us instead of just speculating.

ms_evelyng · #60 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 11:26 AM

Hi Arlee, these are actually from Matisse and Ive been eying them on Zappos in hopes of a special discount sale http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/39414937/c/385.html
I actually bought a similar pair from Daffy's for half the price but I love these!!

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Originally Posted by arlee

I could ask you the same question. The image you quoted from Evelyn is an upscale pair of flip flops. I can't quite see who they are made by, but there are identical pairs made by Kenneth Cole, Prada, yada yada yada.

Deal with it.