Is it better for guys to wear flip flops or sandals with shorts? (color, red)

[heyman45]

I understand that there are those who don't like guys wearing either but this question is for those who don't mind guys wearing them.

I have these leather slide sandals that are similar to these:



A friend (and a few others) told me they are too bulky and leather flip flops are more stylish these days and a better look. She said something like these would be better:



I was under the impression that flip flops are too casual for most situations and should be restricted to the beach and around the house. What is the better choice?

[nifear]

With shorts, I think either is ok. They both look well made, though the bottom pair does seem a little more casual.

Cheapo plastic/rubber flipflops however, should probably stay at home or at the beach/pool.

[Oleg Bach]

Sandals...flip flops are not even real foot wear.

[DR2012]

Either.

[cloven]

Hard to say, as I find just looking at flip-flops hurts,
as I cannot wear them (because they cause me foot pain).
So, from that biased p.o.v. I'd say go for the sandals.
But I'm not a fashionista or anything...

[nightcrawler]

wear what ever you want.

who gives a rats ass about what strange posters, from this forum, that you will never meet, think is better.

[mexguy]

^^ This...

[red4ce]

Originally Posted by heyman45

I was under the impression that flip flops are too casual for most situations and should be restricted to the beach and around the house.

Yes

[lizzyst]

are wrong. I was waiting at a beach restaurant for a table and there was an older man with hairy toes and toenails so long he could have perched on a branch. Just wrong!

[Dean Trails]

And with those open-toed shoes, what color nail polish is the most manly? Navy blue firehouse red or say an action orange?