As 70-degree days become more and more abundant, and I get to put my feet in flip-flops more and more, I begin to love and become ever more grateful for flip-flops.
I worked as a lifeguard this summer, as one does when they only want to wear bikinis and sit in the sun, not understanding they’d have to endure constant heckling from pre-teen boys and Karen mothers, but I digress. I kid you not, I don’t think I wore closed-toed shoes once. I’ve never felt freer than in those three months where my feet were free from socks.
Listen, maybe you’re reading this and thinking, “What is she on? How can one actively enjoy having their feet out in public?” In which case, you’re just not living your life to its fullest potential.
For starters, scientifically, flip-flops are great for heat regulation. Heat leaves our body from our heads and our toes. I’m always way too hot or too cold, and if I try to stop being too hot, I’m too cold and vice versa. But when I wear flip-flops, it feels like I keep a perfect body temperature.
Also, flip flops are so cheap; if my flip flops break and deteriorate, that’s $10 that has already left my bank account breaking, but when my Converse falls apart, that’s $60 falling apart. Yes, I’m aware some flip flops can cost upwards of $30, but that might just be a buyer issue, not a product issue. I’m saying that as if I didn’t just drop $44 on a pair of Havaianas. But nevertheless If you’re spending more than $20 on flip-flops, unless they are Birkenstocks or Tory Burch, I’m judging you.
When it comes to fashion, flip-flops are such a cute statement piece. They go with everything: jeans, leggings, wide-legged sweatpants, shorts, etc. I have so many issues with my sneakers getting dirty or being too chunky to go with my outfit, but with flip-flops, I don’t have that problem.
If you have the same desperate need for attention that I do, flip-flops are the best option to remain slightly subtle but stil’ draw attention. With their incredibly loud, borderline obnoxious sound, you’re sure to get some level of attention. So best believe that I will be flipping and flopping down the halls.
A year ago, this take would have been absolutely burning piping hot in my head, but after discovering the comfort of flip-flops, I have become a reformed woman. To put it simply, I was pretentious and thought flip-flops were a sign of a future frat boy, which, honestly, I still think to some extent.
For the love of all things good, If you are going to wear flip-flops, make sure your feet don’t look like they are carrying 500 different diseases. Have them clean and nice. It might not hurt to get a simple pedicure or a little paint on those nails.
Now that the temperature is increasing, my feet are being forced into the constraints of socks and sneakers less and less. Putting my feet in shoes is like I’m forcing my toes into an unwanted sauna.
But, flip-flops are truly amazing and I love wearing them. I think that I should be able to wear them all the time, though that’s highly unlikely with Colorado weather. Nonetheless, flip-flops remain my favorite type of shoe and they deserve so much more popularity.
