Foot for thought
Argh! What is it with us Brits? As soon as the sun pops out so do the flamin’ flip-flops. And with the flip-flops come truly manky male trotters. Now, I hate to come across like an old curmudgeon but these, collectively, are two of my all-time pet hates.
Firstly, flip-flops should never be seen gracing the feet of a man on the street. Unless he’s Australian, in which case I can excuse this most hideous of sartorial faux pas. Forgive me if I’m mistaken but flip-flops are for the beach right? Or at a push for around the house/in the garden/when you’re in the gym changing room and don’t fancy picking up athlete’s foot.
When sported for a day out shopping, though (and usually accompanied by feet as black as coal thanks to our dirty streets) they look utterly hideous. Frankly, they annoy me almost as much as 30-year old men on skateboards.
And then there’s the bad feet. This week I have seen some right sites – gnarled, unkempt, crusty things that must strike the fear of God into women if they scare me. So please, guys, fling the flip-flops as street-wear and sort out your feet!
Lee Kynaston, Mankind Grooming Ed
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I think more men need flip-flops.
I suffered two nasty blisters in June and as a result started wandering around bare foot (I work from home if I’m not on site you see). Feeling the grass between my toes, the warm patio gently heated from the gorgeous weather and a cool breeze dance over my footsies was incredible. It took my back to when I was a bit younger (I’m only 22 now) and used to play football in socks or bare foot.
I now only wear shoes and socks if I have to go outside. Or unless it’s a bit chilly. I purchased some awesome flip-flops from Joe Browns. My last pair were purchased for going to/from the pool in Spain for a holiday and had a bottle-opener on the sole (it was rubbish) and chucked once this was discovered. I have ugly feet (flat feet I should say) and wouldn’t dream of wearing my flip-flops in public, but this new found foot-freedom is superb.
..plus my trainers needed a wash and ponged a tad, which in turn meant my feet could get a bit whiffy if I was wearing them (the trainers) for long periods of time. Take that, trainers!
Yes, if you have perfect feet, and you are immaculately groomed. If not…. goodness no.
Never a wiser set of words uttered!
It is definately a British thing for men to bare their feet and chests whilst walking around a town centre in August.
Frankly I hate it but hey, if people want to display their lack of style and class so openly it’s up to them. After all, it only makes those of us making an effort look better!