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Well - my wife has purchased not one, but two pairs of Birks for me. And, my podiatrist recommended that I wear sandals or open toe shoes as much as possible to minimize pressure on my “Morton’s toes” where the second toe extends beyond the first big toe. So in addition to the Birks, I have several pairs of Chakos, Keens, some unisex sandals I found on the ‘net, and a couple of pairs of generic flip flops. I keep my toes trimmed and get regular pedis for foot health. I actually find the arrangement pretty comfortable (in the warmer months - FAR too cold for that around these parts!) and I’m old enough to not be too concerned about what other folks may think.
You don’t need women’s approval to buy a pair of good, comfortable shoes. Try a pair on. Not everyone can wear Birkies, but if you can, and they are comfortable, buy yourself a pair. Your feet, and the frown lines between your brows, will thank you.
Birkenstocks have been worn for decades now. They are beyond fashion or trends. They are classics.
If you hate them, how they look or how they feel, then buy something else.
With sandals, foot grooming is essential.
I tried these on the other day:
They are not Birkenstocks but close. They were comfortable, I must admit.
Well, I guess I got put in my place by the first responding poster. BUT I live in Florida. I wear sandals, flip flops, and sandal type wedge shoes almost everywhere or no shoes at all.
I'm trying to get to that point. Not the wedge shoes lol but flip flops or sandals. I have leather flip flops that I like but they are often not practical. Thought I would try some other types of sandals.
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Originally Posted by Rabflmom
To the OP try some and go with them. Who cares what someone without an active outdoor life style thinks. Personally, I think men can look sexy in them when they are wearing shorts and have legs like Tom Selleck had when he was on Magnum PI
Flip flops can be limiting when you're talking an active lifestyle. What other types of sandals do you think can work on a guy? I was thinking about getting these:
I have been told that when a middle aged man starts wearing sandals with socks it is a warning to all women that he will never again hold a job.
If, that is, he's an American. Europeans do all kinds of things.
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BUT I live in Florida. I wear sandals, flip flops, and sandal type wedge shoes almost everywhere or no shoes at all.
