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Flip Flop Toes

DD avatar
DDSoWal Expert
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Ok. I am a wuss.
Most of you probably wear flip flops most of the year. Me, not so much. I wait until the temps are at least 75. I can't help it, I have cold feet. But, when I do don them the first few times, they rub my toes raw in between my big toe and next toe. Eventually, I get toughened up, but...ouch. Am I the only one?:idontno:

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KISH7374 avatar
KISH7374Beach Fanatic
#2
Buy a pair with the adjustable flap so there is no thingy between your toes.
Franny avatar
FrannyBeach Fanatic
#3
Yes, if they are made of plastic/rubber type material. Look for leather or cloth. :wave:
Matt J avatar
Matt JSWGB
#4
Buy a pair with the adjustable flap so there is no thingy between your toes.

That would be a sandal and not a flip flop. :cool:
DD avatar
DDSoWal ExpertAuthor
#5
Yes, if they are made of plastic/rubber type material. Look for leather or cloth. :wave:

:doh:Thanks! I do have some plastic/rubber ones that I like, but may have to give them up for comfort.
Franny avatar
FrannyBeach Fanatic
#6
:doh:Thanks! I do have some plastic/rubber ones that I like, but may have to give them up for comfort.

I donated all my rubber!;-)
scooterbug44 avatar
scooterbug44SoWal Expert
#7
DD, I'm the same way - leather, cloth, plastic, strap configuration, $$, cheap, it doesn't matter.

Just wear yours around the house for a couple hours each day (instead of slippers or regular shoes) to get your feet used to them again.

And don't forget the pedicure!
DD avatar
DDSoWal ExpertAuthor
#8
DD, I'm the same way - leather, cloth, plastic, strap configuration, $$, cheap, it doesn't matter.

Just wear yours around the house for a couple hours each day (instead of slippers or regular shoes) to get your feet used to them again.

And don't forget the pedicure!

Thank you.
Yeah, I try doing that, but inevitably I have to run to the store, throw them on and I'm limping by the time I get back.
Gotcha on the pedicure.
happy2BmeBeach Fanatic
#9
Target carries Mossimo flip-flops, which are cloth, with a wider strap and a thicker sole.....I usually buy two pairs to get me through the year (I'm no wuss; I wear them year-round!). They're usually in the $14 range per pair, which is somewhat reasonable IMHO.
MrMentalFitness avatar
MrMentalFitnessBeach Fanatic
#10
Go barefoot, like the ancient neandertals that once densely populated the beaches of SoWal. No, wait, those were Spring Breakers.

Nevermind.
happy2BmeBeach Fanatic
#11
.....got my toes in the water, ass in the sand, not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand, life is good today.....life is good today.
MrMentalFitness avatar
MrMentalFitnessBeach Fanatic
#12
.....got my toes in the water, ass in the sand, not a worry in the world, a cold beer in my hand, life is good today.....life is good today.

That's rates both a "Big 10-4, Good Buddy," and an "Amen, brother!"
bluemtnrunner avatar
bluemtnrunnerBeach Fanatic
#13
I don't think I have ever had a problem with Havianas. That said, I own 8 different colors of them and only wear havis or running shoes. I put on "regular" shoes about a dozen times a year.
DD avatar
DDSoWal ExpertAuthor
#14
I just told my daughter last night I wish I had a job where I could wear flip flops every day. 😀
rosemarydreamer avatar
rosemarydreamerBeach Lover
#15
Yellowbox flip flops are comfy and reasonably priced. The ones that are not jeweled have the most comfortable thingy between the toes.
Beach Runner avatar
Beach Runnerbeats on hood
#16
DD, I get blisters from Old Navy flip-flops and the Tory Burch pair I bought (and never wear). Gap flip-flops cause me no problems. My favorite ones are Croc flip-flops and the fake Croc flip-flops from Publix. I also love the orange flip-flops with "diamonds" on them from Mango.:wub:

Our daughter wears flip-flops 99% of the time, year-round, even when she lived in Cambridge.😱

I go barefoot at home year-round. When our dog sees me put shoes on, she gets into her crate because she knows I'm going somewhere.:lol:
kathydwells avatar
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#17
I am with you DD. I can only wear leather or cloth. The plastic ones kill me! Hope you find some you love!
DD avatar
DDSoWal ExpertAuthor
#18
BR, Pepper cracks me up!!

I will look at the crocs. You know how I love my crocs. ;-)

rosemarydreamer. I will also look for yellowbox. :wave:
Beach Runner avatar
Beach Runnerbeats on hood
#19
BR, Pepper cracks me up!!

I will look at the crocs. You know how I love my crocs. ;-)

rosemarydreamer. I will also look for yellowbox. :wave:
Pepper is a great dog.

Make sure you don't leave your crocs outside in the sun to dry. Once after being at the beach I left mine outside, and they shrank from a 9 to an 8!
DD avatar
DDSoWal ExpertAuthor
#20
Pepper is a great dog.

Make sure you don't leave your crocs outside in the sun to dry. Once after being at the beach I left mine outside, and they shrank from a 9 to an 8!

Although I haven't met her, I am a fan of Pepper!

:shock:10/4 on the croc tip.

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