I understand flip-flops. What I don’t understand is the slides and socks configuration. The point of flip-flops is that they’re easy on/off and keep your feet cool. Slides are easy on/off and keep your feet cool, but socks keep your feet warm. Slides and socks may be comfortable but in my opinion, it’s a sign of giving up. You made the effort of putting on socks but didn’t commit to the entire shoe. It’s like when people wear house shoes and smash down the heels. It’s just plain lazy.

I do not wear slides or flip-flops out in public under any circumstances. My argument is simple. They are terrible for your feet, if you think about it, they are not secure on your foot at all, so your subconscious mind has to do the footwork over time to keep them on. This will put stress on your tendons and ligaments. Plus, you can’t run away from pit bulls. If there is shattered glass in your path while the pit bull is chasing you, the bloody footprints will allow the dog to track you if you manage to hide from him.

Finally, if you must expose your feet to the public, please consider something with a heel strap. Also, clean up your feet and toenails. We don’t enjoy seeing or even smelling what looks like an orange golf ball at the end of your big toe..

Note: It’s Ok if you are a baseball or softball player walking from your automobile to the field when you are about to put on your cleats. But I’d prefer you wear sneakers just in case someone brought a pibble to the ball park.