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Great post Dear ;)
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for example in Istanbul it is hard to wear flip flop because you will feel like you don’t wear a shoe.. I like to wear sandals but yes I’ll have got black feet.

OH, I feel so sorry for you. Let me explain:
Im brazilian, an havaianas are kind of mandatory here. We wear them to the beach, when we are home, and it’s not unnusual to see someone wearing a pair in a college campus or a mall.
Of course I don’t feel sorry for you not sharing our opinion, though, I just think it’s a pity that you can’t walk in our streets. There is absolutely no way, even after a whole day, that I would end up with « black soot caked, and in some small cities, even if you go barefoot, you won’t face this issue (i’ve tried, it’s actually impressive). On the other side, if you wear boots… your feet can get really stinky and sweaty.
What I feel, actually, is a real gratitude for living where I live, when most of fashion articles want to push you into a bigger, urban, near-craziness enviroment… reading this post I see that this major cities are not that perfect. I don’t think you realize (or maybe you do) that sometimes trends are not exposed properly (like you did, pointing the reason why all of you are anti flip flops, saying it’s a hygiene issue), and a book of rules is distributed worldwide, which people follow blindly just because « someone in NY said it » or « it is the best of LA ».
But not today… today you just made me see my clean feet as my own tropical and exclusive luxury item.
Thank you.

I think rubber flip-flops are ugly and out of place if you’re not on a beach–I used to wear them allll the time in high school (they were popular; you had to color-coordinate them to your Hollister hoodie), but I never would now (we live and we learn!). But that’s just from an aesthetics standpoint–in terms of exposing your feet to NYC grime, I think most sandals are just as « exposed » as flip-flops. I wear a pair of Madewell leather sandals everywhere all summer, and my feet still get dirty in them, but they’re much more chic and pulled-together than pavement-thwacking flip flops, IMHO.

I live in LA and I’m all about flip flops

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I think it’s not very comfy with flip-flops in NYC. I usually don’t wear them in the city.

I actually wear shoes or sneakers in summer (with socks or sth like that) ’cause I don’t want my feet to get sunburnt and sore (Has happened many times). :) Not very comfy or beautiful, but it is practical…

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We let you wear them in LA! : )

When I travelled and lived in London and Spain for a period of time – no one wore flip flops (or thongs as we call them in Australia – and yes – we know what you refer to thongs as – we call those G strings). When I returned to Australia – of course everyone was wearing flip flops, and all I could think of was how unfashionable and dowdy I considered my fellow Australians – as the flip flop was worn with shorts and a t shirt.
I was so used to the way the Londoners celebrate their uniqueness in their dress – albeit either all dark or all neon. But most telling was the difference between the classy-ness and classic-ness of the Spanish – who celebrate their best clothes and would never be seen in public wearing ‘beach attire’. That was reserved for the ‘touristos’. It took me a long time to acclimatise back to the flip flop once I got home. I still wont wear a pair for everyday unless I am at home or at the beach – or in a strange shower at a camping ground – which is when they are the most useful.

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What? The Adidas slide is fine, but a flip flop or a sandal are not? That makes no sense. :D Me, I don’t wear flip flops, ever. They are just too flimsy, they may come off or you may slip over the side and land with your heel on the ground, awkwardly. I’m not against open toe shoes in general, though, I just choose sturdier and/or classier options. And still, after a day in the city, your toes are dirty as hell, that just comes with the territory. I wouldn’t confine my feet in stuffy sneakers in the heat, just to protect them from getting dirty.

I HATE the flip flop too and so glad there are other people that feel the same. I live in London and there is just no way anyone would walk around in a flip flop. My ex from Florida would always try to get me to wear them but I just can’t! x

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It is a definite no no from me – they add nothing exciting or interesting to an outfit

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j’adore les Havaianas, mais je ne les porte jamais en ville. non pas pour des questions d’hygiène (je porte des sandales en été et ça ne me gène pas), mais parce que je ne trouve pas cela très pratique lorsque l’on marche beaucoup. je les réserve pour la maison, le bord des piscines ou la plage.

I live in a suburban town in the Midwest. My shoes are never ever fashionable but they are ones I love. In the winter I wear boots, clogs, or flats – depending on how much snow/cold there is. But as soon as the temps rise to 60 or above, I’m in flip flops (with a thicker sole, not the shower kind) constantly – and dislike having to put on « real shoes » to go to work on weekdays!). I would live in flip flops if I could..and half my town does too. I went to college in Chicago, though, and wouldn’t wear flip flops everywhere if I visit. I’d probably choose something more fashionable. But for now, am blissfully happy in my unfashionable shoes – waiting for it to be warm enough to wear my flip flops!

Noooo….I love flip flops. Just bought navy havaianas in Portugal for British summer. Love the moment every year it’s finally warm enough to wear them.

No way! I tried to wear flip flops to get around here in Mexico City and couldn’t even make past my front door. The city is too dirty :(

Je vis à Montréal. Personnellement, plus j’avance et les sandals c’est pas toujours pratique niveau hygiènes mes pieds devient très sales effectivement. Une fois arrivée à la maison, disons qu’en soirée durant l’été je prends un peu plus de temps dans la douche. La saleté est bizarrement TENACE comme tout. Pour moi, le tout doit être clean avant que je mes pieds touches mes draps.

So from all the other comments we can conclude it’s a regional thing. When I lived in the US I wouldn’t dream of wearing them anywhere, anytime. Now I’m back home in Australia and they’re my go to summer footwear. A pair of havaianas (thank you Brazil) look chic in the city, town and country (not for the beach, bare feet only). They even trump my K Jacques for comfort and convenience. As for hygiene, I’m with Juliana, my feet don’t seem to get dirty in this warm climate, unless I’m walking through a dusty paddock. Long live the thong!

Il n’y a rien à faire. Une paire de tongs basiques noires ou blanches (ouais, le havaïanas, si vous voulez) fonctionne avec TOUT. En ville ou à la plage (à condition d’avoir une pédi irreproachable évidement).
Par contre je suis totalement ANTI claquettes de piscine…

No one mentioned this, but I find the noise of flip-flops disgusting. I don’t mind it too much on the beach (just like over-exposed skin is tolerable there), but not in the city or a crowded subway. With so many sandals options, why choose a stupid, flimsy flip-flop?

Adidas slides are the most unflattering pair of shoes ever created. No, thanks!