Flip-Flop Day

[HavaDrPepper]

i have been eyeing some Teva hike/beach sandals, they look like they have good arch support but i'm not sure how hard they are - there are similar Merrell ones so it's a bit of a toss-up until i can be bothered to go try stuff on again


I can't comment on Dr Scholls specifically (i may have had some like orthotic-y inserts from them previously but not shoes), i am a Merrell convert though and i just ordered my daughter a pair of the same sneakers as mine while they were still on sale - she was a die-hard Brooks fan and i used Mizuno for sneakers for probably a decade but TKMax (i think it's TJMax in the US) converted me on Merrell so i hope for both of us that they live up to the hype re: walking. Best of luck healing!

A friend I met through scrapping is an avid hiker and has run marathons in the past. When I asked her about a good shoe for walking she highly recommended Merrell. I bought a pair but then had the heart issues where walking was the last thing I wanted or even could do. And, now they don't fit. The right shoe especially because of the avulsion fracture last year. It seems that foot has gotten bigger! I'm wearing an ankle support every day which adds to the tightness of the shoes so I've had to start ordering a bigger size.

It is great that there are brands and types of shoes for everyone to have their favorites. I for one could never get into the Croc shoes craze. I thought they were ugly. I did try a pair that looked like a ballerina slipper and after a couple hours my feet hurt. Not enough support for me.

 

[kirstiegai]

Another Aussie who can't fathom flip flops as they will always be THONGS to me. I am an avid thong wearer throughout the year, also a big barefoot girl who also goes for a pair of Uggs in winter. I do have multiple pairs and colours too.

 

[elseepe]

A friend I met through scrapping is an avid hiker and has run marathons in the past. When I asked her about a good shoe for walking she highly recommended Merrell. I bought a pair but then had the heart issues where walking was the last thing I wanted or even could do. And, now they don't fit. The right shoe especially because of the avulsion fracture last year. It seems that foot has gotten bigger! I'm wearing an ankle support every day which adds to the tightness of the shoes so I've had to start ordering a bigger size.

It is great that there are brands and types of shoes for everyone to have their favorites. I for one could never get into the Croc shoes craze. I thought they were ugly. I did try a pair that looked like a ballerina slipper and after a couple hours my feet hurt. Not enough support for me.

I never really found crocs comfortable either. I have a bit of a narrow foot, so many times these popular options don’t work for me

 

[amandac]

i have been eyeing some Teva hike/beach sandals, they look like they have good arch support but i'm not sure how hard they are - there are similar Merrell ones so it's a bit of a toss-up until i can be bothered to go try stuff on again

Justine I bought myself a pair of Teva sandals after tossing up between them and the Merrells. My daughter had a pair of Tevas while trekking around India and told me to pick them and they have been fantastic! I have worn them throughout India. Nepal, Vietnam and Cambodia and I have walked quite a few miles in them and have never had foot or back pain. So I can definitely recommend them if you are tossing them up.

I hate going bare foot around the house and I always have my thongs on, although the cat does like using them as a scratching post but now that it's getting colder here it's time to crack out the winter version

 

[HeatherB]

I wear flip flops in the hot summer weather (26C and above), and I have two pairs with very thick spongy soles so they are quite comfortable. I've never heard of vionics or archies or birkis, so will have to have a look on the internet.

 

[elseepe]

Justine I bought myself a pair of Teva sandals after tossing up between them and the Merrells. My daughter had a pair of Tevas while trekking around India and told me to pick them and they have been fantastic! I have worn them throughout India. Nepal, Vietnam and Cambodia and I have walked quite a few miles in them and have never had foot or back pain. So I can definitely recommend them if you are tossing them up.

I hate going bare foot around the house and I always have my thongs on, although the cat does like using them as a scratching post but now that it's getting colder here it's time to crack out the winter version

I had some Teva's many years ago, they were actually very comfortable. I'm not sure why I haven't looked for replacements.
And wear I live, it's not uncommon to see socks with Birks.

 

[bellbird]

Justine I bought myself a pair of Teva sandals after tossing up between them and the Merrells. My daughter had a pair of Tevas while trekking around India and told me to pick them and they have been fantastic! I have worn them throughout India. Nepal, Vietnam and Cambodia and I have walked quite a few miles in them and have never had foot or back pain. So I can definitely recommend them if you are tossing them up.

I hate going bare foot around the house and I always have my thongs on, although the cat does like using them as a scratching post but now that it's getting colder here it's time to crack out the winter version

(i really don't understand why the Japanese socks with a big toe seperate to the rest of the sock is not sold here in winter - like it is perfect for winter in thongs as you've shown! can't say i wanna do the full on toe socks like a glove on my foot, looks claustrophobic and more effort than it's worth but the guy in that meme could absolutely be my husband this time of year, just around the house though... standards! )

Oh and thanks I'll tally you as another vote for Teva's - no rush, so not beach sandal weather atm!

 

[bellbird]

A word of warning. If you are in a pinch, NEVER buy a pair of flip flops from the dollar store. They will not make it out the front door on your feet. Something will snap off.

this is so true - i'd go through a few cheapy flat pairs every summer - if you've ever seen that' fix your thongs with a bread tag' hack, yeah i tried that, sounded like i was tap dancing everywhere!

 

[IntenseMagic]

Add me to the list of Teva lovers. They are my favorite and I'm currently looking for some new ones. But my go-to shoes in the summer are usually my Birks. I have 3 pairs of Birk sandals that I rotate through.

 

[elseepe]

Add me to the list of Teva lovers. They are my favorite and I'm currently looking for some new ones. But my go-to shoes in the summer are usually my Birks. I have 3 pairs of Birk sandals that I rotate through.

I’m seeing some different styles of the Birks lately. Do you have different styles or just different colors of a favorite style. I’m starting to wear through the footbed lining a bit, I’m thinking I need a new pair

 

[Mrsdudds]

I live in my flip flops as soon as its warm enough here, I have spent all week working on my allotment in my flip flops. My husband thinks I'm made as I come home with stinky dirty feet

 

[Gaelle]

I hate that sort of shoe. I prefer my plastic clogs

 

[elseepe]

I hate that sort of shoe. I prefer my plastic clogs

i have a pair of crocs (which I think may be similar) that my daughter had to wear when she was pregnant with swollen feet -- but I hardly ever wear them as they just don't feel right to me.

 

[Gaelle]

i have a pair of crocs (which I think may be similar) that my daughter had to wear when she was pregnant with swollen feet -- but I hardly ever wear them as they just don't feel right to me.

Yes, it’s the same thing, except that ‘Crocs’ must be the brand name and mine are cheaper. I only wear them at home and they’re so handy when we go to the beach

 

[IntenseMagic]

I’m seeing some different styles of the Birks lately. Do you have different styles or just different colors of a favorite style. I’m starting to wear through the footbed lining a bit, I’m thinking I need a new pair

My most worn most loved are these:

I mostly just wear these to work or when I'm out for a bit - the platforms are not quite the same lol

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And I love these for the beach and the pool and just running around becase they're water-friendly

 

[umyesh]

I love flip flops and would wear them year round if I could! My current faves are Crocs but they’re starting to hurt my feet so I might need to find a new brand. I’ve liked Reef in the past.