[Teacher]

quote:Originally posted by Badrabbit

quote:Originally posted by Teacher

To many of us, driving mocs (especially sockless) look awfully affected. Besides, they still aren't as open as sandals.

Most people spend a lot of times in their cars but somehow you think driving loafers are affected.

Yes. Not everything associated with driving/cars is commonly accepted. Driving gloves look affected to me, too, unless one is racing in a car with a smooth-wood steering wheel.

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I ask you this, how much time have you spent walking through the hills of Galilee? Because I can't think of anything more affected than grown men walking around in town in hi-tech versions of middle eastern footwear.

You might, but most won't, which is in line with what I was originally talking about. An affectation is something that is odd or uncommon and is done/worn/acted (etc.) in order to be different or out of character, or to stand out. The ubiquitous sandal does not fit this description. And sandals originated in more places than just the Middle East.

 

[MrRogers]

I do concur that driving mocs are uncomfortable for walking around....its also been my experience that they wear much more quickly when not used for their intended purpose....

My point I suppose was that for a group of individuals extremely concerned with their personal appearance, I'm surprised anyone on AAAC would strap those things to their feet because they are comfortable. Might as well get a pair of classic nikes. I understand they arent an "open" shoe but do anyones feet really get to hot?

MrR

"Give me the luxuries in life and I'll gladly go without the necessities"

 

[Badrabbit]

quote:Originally posted by Teacher

quote:Originally posted by Badrabbit

quote:Originally posted by Teacher

To many of us, driving mocs (especially sockless) look awfully affected. Besides, they still aren't as open as sandals.

Most people spend a lot of times in their cars but somehow you think driving loafers are affected.

Yes. Not everything associated with driving/cars is commonly accepted. Driving gloves look affected to me, too, unless one is racing in a car with a smooth-wood steering wheel.

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I ask you this, how much time have you spent walking through the hills of Galilee? Because I can't think of anything more affected than grown men walking around in town in hi-tech versions of middle eastern footwear.

You might, but most won't, which is in line with what I was originally talking about. An affectation is something that is odd or uncommon and is done/worn/acted (etc.) in order to be different or out of character, or to stand out. The ubiquitous sandal does not fit this description. And sandals originated in more places than just the Middle East.

Sandals on men are by no means ubiquitous where I live. Perhaps this is different elsewhere. I seldom, if ever, see men in sandals in town (by men, I mean guys over 25).

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Women thrive on novelty and are easy meat for the commerce of fashion. Men prefer old pipes and torn jackets.
Anthony Burgess

 

[Teacher]

quote:Originally posted by MrRogers

I do concur that driving mocs are uncomfortable for walking around....its also been my experience that they wear much more quickly when not used for their intended purpose....

My point I suppose was that for a group of individuals extremely concerned with their personal appearance, I'm surprised anyone on AAAC would strap those things to their feet because they are comfortable. Might as well get a pair of classic nikes. I understand they arent an "open" shoe but do anyones feet really get to hot?

MrR

Yes, my feet get very, very hot. It's actually the first part of my body that seems to feel the heat, believe it or not. Others, of course, differ.

Many here have comment on comfort versus form. What many seem not to realize, though, is that some of us perspire more than others. Additionally, some of us become visibly uncomfortable in the heat. I'm over 210 lbs, yet I'm only 5' 10". I don't mean to brag, but I have a rather muscular physique. What this means is that I'm probably going to be the last to freeze to death, but my compactness and high metabolism mean that I overheat easily (and I mean that...I've suffered mild heat stroke many times, despite frequent water consumption). Therefore, for some, it isn't a matter of a little comfort...it's a matter of (1.) not being drenched with perspiration (which is far more unsightly to some of us than are shorts and sandals); (2.) not smelling like perspiration; and (3.) maybe even helping stave off heat stroke on those really hot days. If somebody doesn't like the look of my sandals or my legs, I can live with that. After all, I dress for myself.

 

[GT3]

The original post concerned replacing sandals with sandals or their equivalents. We have already established the fact that driving loafers are not as comforable as sandals, therefore they are not equivalent to sandals.

Would one replace driving loafers with sandals when driving? Probably not. Additionally, no one sees the drivers feet. In the case of driving, driving loafers are superior to sandals in more ways than one.

 

[bwep]

If I am not in an old pair of running shoes while in the operating room, I wear either a pair of Dansko clogs or Naot clogs. I had to chuck my college dirty bucs that I wore all through residency training about 7 years ago. The Naots are very comfortable and durable. I have a colleague who is a very respected foot/ankle specialist with a gait lab and is the president of the foot/ankle orthopedic surgeon society who states that Naots really are the best shoe for the buck, when it comes to comfort and being "good" to your feet.

"...always aspire to live simply and elegantly." - Madeleine Finn

 

[Tomasso]

quote:Originally posted by Teacher
I don't mean to brag, but I have a rather muscular physique.

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[acidicboy]

i have observed that americans really go for this kind of footwear.

 

[billiebob]

I used to be a Birkenstock nut before I discovered Chacos. Chacos rule. If you can't handle the web straps, Chaco now sells a black leather version of its Jorge sandal.

In fact, Sierra Trading post has them on sale in many sizes. Holy Moly! I may have to get a pair.



Purple label also makes great looking sandals, as does Polo and Bruno Magli (which were on sale at Ben Silver a couple of months ago)

 

[Matcha]

I appreciate the comments on various sandals. However, I'm trying to find out if anyone knows of the differences between the three brands (Mephisto, Birks, and Naot), that put out a very similar model...a slip on (backless) shoe with a closed or an open toe and a molded food bed.

I wear these around the house and rarely for a walk around the block in the heat of the summer.

 

[bwep]

I have worn all threeopen-back leather clogs. For me, the birks are the most uncomfortable. They have a firm or hard arch . The mephistos are the most cushioned, but seem to wide foe my foot and do not have enough support for me. I prefer the naots to the others, but I may be in the minority. They simply fit me better and seem more comfortable. Birks have a much bigger selection in terms of leathers and colors followed by mephisto. I have a partner who prefers his nmephistos in the operating room over birks, but he has not tried naots. Try all three on and go with what is most comfortable. I don't think you can go wrong with either mephistos or naots in terms of longevity. BTW, they won't win any beauty contests.

"...always aspire to live simply and elegantly." - Madeleine Finn

 

[MVH]

quote:Originally posted by acidicboy

i have observed that americans really go for this kind of footwear.

yes, they should definitely get that european (esp. german) look going by wearing socks with them.

 

[acidicboy]

quote:Originally posted by MVH

quote:Originally posted by acidicboy

i have observed that americans really go for this kind of footwear.

yes, they should definitely get that european (esp. german) look going by wearing socks with them.

... but they have to strictly follow the dress code:
white athletic tube socks for daytime
grey thick socks for evening

 

[GT3]

quote:acidicboy Posted - 04/16/2006 : 23:54:47
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i have observed that americans really go for this kind of footwear.

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yes, they should definitely get that european (esp. german) look going by wearing socks with them.

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... but they have to strictly follow the dress code:
white athletic tube socks for daytime
grey thick socks for evening

Comon guys have some respect for the German culture. To each their own when it comes to casual dressing, especially with sandals. There is nothing wrong with wearing socks and Birkenstocks.

 

[Markus]

quote:Originally posted by GT3

quote:acidicboy Posted - 04/16/2006 : 23:54:47
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Originally posted by acidicboy

i have observed that americans really go for this kind of footwear.

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yes, they should definitely get that european (esp. german) look going by wearing socks with them.

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... but they have to strictly follow the dress code:
white athletic tube socks for daytime
grey thick socks for evening

Comon guys have some respect for the German culture. To each their own when it comes to casual dressing, especially with sandals. There is nothing wrong with wearing socks and Birkenstocks.