I love espadrilles, but do they have to display that damn logo so prominently? :crazy:

 

There are few things in this world I hate more than sand in my shoes--tight pants, the current state of "hip-hop," basketball--so it's sandals for me, specifically the ubiquitous Rainbow Sandal. The beach is about as casual as it gets, with people running around shirtless and what not.

An exception might be going to the beach but never actually going onto the beach proper, such as going out to eat at a beach club, in which case I would wear whatever shoe the situation required. But if that's the case, you're not really going to the beach at all.

 

Espadrilles or leather-soled huarache sandals.

 

There is DEFINITELY too much logo there for me.

I prefer beach footwear where sand won't get in, and stay in, to rub my skin raw. I go the flip-flop route.

 

Heaven forbid one wears something practical like rubber sandals

 

I can't think of a reason not to wear a sandal or flip flop at the beach. I don't care what your rules say.

 

Price: $145.00

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Handsome slip-on sneaker, constructed in durable cotton canvas with a subtle herringbone pattern and sporty embroidery for a modern look.

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  Designed with our embroidered Tournament Pony accenting the vamp.

That contrast is just funny.

 

Deck shoes

I don't mind a little sand in my shoes. Rubs off some of the callus:icon_smile_wink:

Those pictured RL espadrilles look way too "country club" for a day at the beach, in my opinion. Here in SoCal, tar is a problem on all our beaches (it bubbles up spontaneously from natural undersea vents), so I would want to wear something I could get it off of, and that canvas isn't going to be it.

Won't wear flip-flops, even to the gym. I hate that "thong" between the toes and constantly having to clench my toes to keep the bloody things from falling off.

 

I wouldn't get those anywhere near sand. Once they get the least bit dirty they'll look terrible. Save them for the country club beach night.

 

I can't think of a reason not to wear a sandal or flip flop at the beach. I don't care what your rules say.

+1. The beach is the one place, outside of our home, that I can be found wearing my Birks...or going barefoot!

 

Won't wear flip-flops, even to the gym. I hate that "thong" between the toes and constantly having to clench my toes to keep the bloody things from falling off.

Well, I'd hope you wouldn't wear them to the gym. It's more dangerous for ones toes--actually, they'll probably just hurt more if one drops a weight on them--and the idea that one can properly stabilize ones body to lift while wearing sandals is laughable. It's much better to go barefoot.

 

I meant . . .

Well, I'd hope you wouldn't wear them to the gym. It's more dangerous for ones toes--actually, they'll probably just hurt more if one drops a weight on them--and the idea that one can properly stabilize ones body to lift while wearing sandals is laughable. It's much better to go barefoot.

. . . in the showeric12337:

 

I live at the beach, and, unless I am being paid handsomely, to advertise, I would never wear a piece of clothing with such a gaudy label displayed.

Flip-flops are what 90% of the folks who live here wear; the other 10% are usually barefoot.:icon_smile_wink:

 

I wear flip-flops at the beach.

 

Thongs are made for the beach or if your into strine call them Harry Wongs but flip-flops? (Sigh, summer is so far away in the southern hemisphere.)

 

My favorite beach footwear is feet. On the street or boardwalk, it's a beat up pair of Ferragamo Venetian moccasins (which I'm wearing even as I type, as it's slated to hit 90 today in NJ).

 

Of course, it's important to properly care for your flip-flops. :icon_smile:

 

Topsiders.

 

Grew up barefooted in Southern California

Wear feet on the sand and flip-flops, old deck shoes, or no-logo espadrilles in the parking lot.

Regards,
Gurdon