Are flip-flops in the city a no-no?

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  Posted by Ciara Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:08am PDT

  true flip flops are a no no unless you wear them around the house or during the summer other than thats its a definite no no

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  Posted by Jasmine Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:22pm PDT

  I consider myself to be a fashion girl. I absolutely love heels. But not enough to be uncomfortable all day so I usually buy beautiful shoes but they are so uncomfy I never wear them. So I end up in flip flops 75% of the time! Ugh

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  Posted by Lucky Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:34pm PDT

  I have flip flops with big flowers on them and rhinestone ones etc. etc. When I visit Florida I won't wear anything else. In Chicago I wear sandals in the summer. Please ladies give yourself a pedicure in the summer. It's a treat for you and everyone else.

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  Posted by Frantastic Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:40pm PDT

  Here in Cali, The flip flop thing is it for summer. They have a lot of cute ones you can wear. I probably wouldn't wear them to church, the job etc. But on my time yes. My toes are always ready to be seen.

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  Posted by springtime Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:46pm PDT

  Like clogs, flips are great for the yard, pool, walking the dog,etc. But no to going out. Time to "pretty up" those feet with some sassy polish and eye catching sandals.

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  Posted by Laura Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:30pm PDT

  Well said springtime! Agree 100%

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  Posted by erin Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:42pm PDT

  There are a few places you can find pretty and cheap ballet flats that fold up and fit in a small purse for those out there who are walking to work and need comfort. I stopped wearing flip flops unless they have a leather sole and are nicely embellished. I detest the foamy flip flops that are ruined within a week of wearing here in NYC you can tell the tourists because they wear hideous sneakers and ragged flip flops, now not to be a total b---- I understand that after a while of other shoes you might have blisters and need a break from other shoes. But other than the beach and warm weather climates that are year round these do not belong on the streets of NYC, I have walked through enough broken glass on accident that I would not want to think about what would have happened if I was wearing ragged worn out foam flip flops.

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  Posted by LB Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:42pm PDT

  I live in the suburbs, so people are always wearing flip flops. But when I venture down to Baltimore City, I ALWAYS wear a pair of flats or sneakers. I don't think having open toes in the city is safe or hygienic.

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  Posted by Renee Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:58pm PDT

  I have a flip flop addiction. I wear them as soon as the weather is warm enough until it's too cold for my feet. I don't live in a big city though so I don't have a problem with dirty feet. I would wear ballet slippers but I can't find any I really like.

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  Posted by liss Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:28pm PDT

  I live in So Cal and loved my flip flops until I got stress fractures in my feet from the thong between my toes and lack of support. It was pretty painful. I now wear sandals when it's warm.

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