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myLot reputation of 99/100. crazynurse (5813)   ranked 11 out of 26,919 in people 5 years ago

Now that the weather is warming ( it was a balmy 76 here in Eastern Kentucky today) the young girls are out with their flip flops on their feet. Do you think these shoes pose any danger in terms of driving, going up and down steps or anything? They seem to be all the rage, they are almost all I see!

 

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1. myLot reputation of 90/100. margieanneart (16724)   5 years ago

I think that they are very dangerous. In the 60's we wore them in the southwest. I always tripped, stubbed a toe, and caught the flip flop under the car petel. I really don't understand why fashion comes before comfort or safety.


myLot reputation of 99/100. crazynurse (5813)   ranked 11 out of 26,919 in people  5 years ago

Margie you bring up the very point that worries me the worst, driving in flipflops. I am so afraid that my daughter's flipflop will get caught under the gas pedal or something. They couldn't be good for your feet either, there is no arch support! I thought they were for wearing at the beach, not everyday!

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. wmg2006 (4113)   ranked 5,828 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

From past experience of wearing these, yes they are very dangerous especially if you are an active person. I think sandals are much better because they stay on better. I would run in flip flops and they would almost tear my toe off, or I would catch the front on the pavement and go for a head dive.

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3. myLot reputation of 60/100. urbangirl (978)   ranked 1,547 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

Flip flops or thongs (as we call them here) have always been a staple item of footwear in Australia. It's been years since I've worn them but I don't remember tripping or stubbing a toe. I remember having a pair of ruby covered velvet covered ones as a kid and I loved them.

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. sigma77 (4282)   ranked 4,410 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

I wear flip flops all the time in the summer. That is unless I am cuttting grass or driving. I have worn them for years and have never had any problems. But if one is not careful, they can be dangerous. I have had a few close calls. I very seldom would drive with flip flops on. I think that is somewhat dangerous.


myLot reputation of 99/100. crazynurse (5813)   ranked 11 out of 26,919 in people  5 years ago

That is what worries me about my daughter wearing them. She hasn't been driving long and I can just see a flipflop hung under the gas pedal or something.

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. villageanne (5891)   ranked 832 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

I think they are very dangerous for several reasons. They are too easy to get your foot stuck in them and it is so easy to stip on one with the other. They do not protect the feet in any way either. They are cheap made and the thing between the toes seem to come out really easy.

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6. myLot reputation of 98/100. carlaabt (3164)   ranked 751 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

I think flip flops are dangerous. I have some, but I only wear them when I'm going outside to let the dogs out or something. I would never drive in them. My little sister drives and does whatever else in them. I think she's crazy. She doesn't see a problem with it, though.
I know that on the few occasions that I've worn them longer, I almost always almost fall down. They are just too easy to trip in. Plus I need something to support my huge arches. :) I don't really get why a person would want to wear them all the time. Sandals don't take but another 5 seconds to put on and they are more comfortable and far less dangerous.

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. AskAlly (2978)   ranked 4,504 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

Yes I think flipflops are a hazard. Why I continue to wear them is beyond me. I end up driving barefooted. I always loose the left one going up stairs. I think the reason is that they are too easy to put on and take off.

I will probably end up doing a lipstand one day, but I guess in my case safety takes a backseat to convenience.

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. princeworthy (1404)   ranked 85 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

Flip flops are what I wear all the time, unless there is snow on the ground or it is raining. I have stubbed my toes quite a few times over the years. Even though, I wouldn't give up the comfort of not having my feet completly covered all the time. I am a barefoot kinda person so flip flops are the least kind of shoe I can get away with. This is why I wear them :)

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9. myLot reputation of 98/100. beaniefanatic13 (2154)   ranked 18 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

Yes flip flops are dangerous, but oh so comfortable and quick to put on. I live in mine in the summer, although when I drive I take them off, as I have gotten them caught on the pedals before. I have tripped on stairs, and stubbed my toes and twisted my foot. I would much rather just go barefoot but since that is not always an option I choose flip flops. I do try to be aware and most of the time I go without incident, but when the first incident happens it seems that they continue for a period of time. I will continue to wear mine, as I just think their to cute and comfortable to pass up. :)

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10. myLot reputation of 96/100. chaygylmommy (1822)   ranked 1,169 out of 26,919 in people   5 years ago

I wear flip flops all the time and YES I do think they are dangerous. I don't know how many times I have almost fallen and killed myself. LOL

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