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cherylpf
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 Posted: 07/12/05 - 09:22 Post subject: the benefits of wearing flipflops
I walk from my apt to a bus stop, then from where the bus lets me off to my building, so, about 3/4 mile each direction. The benefits of wearing my $9 flip flops to and from work (then changing into my heels when I get here) include:
- cooler feet in my 80+ degree walk in
- more comfortable walk in (and a faster walk home when its near 100)
- sparing my more expensive heels wear and tear
- saving me a trip to the shoe hospital for replacement heels after they wear down from walking on concrete
- getting to show off my various and assorted foot blisters and callouses
The cons (that I only discovered just today) however include:
- getting fire ant bites on my toes
- nearly wiping out about 6 different times as I hydroplane on the sidewalks they spray clean in the morning
go ahead. mock.
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 09:25 Post subject:
I was just thinking about getting SPD compatible sandals for the rainy rides to work. It's not like you can keep your feet dry, so why not get shoes that will dry out more quickly?
I think we're on to something.
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kristin31
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 09:30 Post subject:
Ok. You can get better flip-flops that are more comfortable and have more traction. I like Merrels and Reefs (some of the Reefs even come with a bottle opener on the bottom of the shoe!). Both brand have good arch support and are way comfortable. I would be lost without my flip flops . They are about all that fit me these days, anyway.
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 09:31 Post subject:
Kristin, why exactly do you need a bottle opener on the bottom of your shoe?
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kristin31
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 09:33 Post subject:
| Pug wrote: | | Kristin, why exactly do you need a bottle opener on the bottom of your shoe? |
I don't know. I didn't even know it was there until a friend of ours pointed it out. As I really don't drink beer as a rule, I guess I can use it for bottled sodas?
Comfortable shoes, however.
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TreKay
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 09:34 Post subject:
| Pug wrote: | | Kristin, why exactly do you need a bottle opener on the bottom of your shoe? |
I blew out my flip flop, stepped on a pop top................................
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cherylpf
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 09:42 Post subject:
| kristin31 wrote: | | Ok. You can get better flip-flops that are more comfortable and have more traction. I like Merrels and Reefs (some of the Reefs even come with a bottle opener on the bottom of the shoe!). Both brand have good arch support and are way comfortable. I would be lost without my flip flops . They are about all that fit me these days, anyway. |
I actually have a pair of reef slaps (not the bottle opener kind) that I LOVE and sometimes wear into work. Today's flip flops were the basic foam/rubber kind, but the wedge ones from J crew. Here's the dumb part: the jcrew ones are black, I'm wearing a black skirt today. The reefs are green so I chose.... I'm such a dork  
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 10:11 Post subject:
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 11:33 Post subject:
Mock.
You said we could!
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 11:43 Post subject:
| purple hayes wrote: | I was just thinking about getting SPD compatible sandals for the rainy rides to work. It's not like you can keep your feet dry, so why not get shoes that will dry out more quickly?
I think we're on to something. |
Every time you and PF put your heads together regarding cycling gear or accessories I get nervous. I'm just sayin' 
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 11:56 Post subject:
I'd just like to update that where that rat ba$tard fire ant bit my toe, half my foot is now pink/purple, swollen and itchy/burny. wah!  I'll give you non-texan types that "lack of fire ants" is definitely a pro for not living here.
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 12:00 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | I'd just like to update that where that rat ba$tard fire ant bit my toe, half my foot is now pink/purple, swollen and itchy/burny. wah! I'll give you non-texan types that "lack of fire ants" is definitely a pro for not living here. |
But does it match your outfit?? 
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kristin31
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 12:01 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | I'd just like to update that where that rat ba$tard fire ant bit my toe, half my foot is now pink/purple, swollen and itchy/burny. wah! I'll give you non-texan types that "lack of fire ants" is definitely a pro for not living here. |
Fire ants suck. We have them here, but I have not yet been bitten, thank god, because I'd probably have an allergic reaction. Hope your foot feels better!
We do get our yard sprayed every month, because otherwise it would be infested with them. Most people down here do.
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 12:02 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | I'd just like to update that where that rat ba$tard fire ant bit my toe, half my foot is now pink/purple, swollen and itchy/burny. wah! I'll give you non-texan types that "lack of fire ants" is definitely a pro for not living here. |
and what about the other rat ba$tards? the ones with long tails and stuff, that hang out at the construction site???
i'd wear my hiking boots.
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Posted: 07/12/05 - 12:04 Post subject:
| kristin31 wrote: |
Fire ants suck. We have them here, but I have not yet been bitten, thank god, because I'd probably have an allergic reaction. Hope your foot feels better!
We do get our yard sprayed every month, because otherwise it would be infested with them. Most people down here do. |
Yeah, here too. I usually pay attention to where I'm standing and try to avoidt hem, but I was standing on a sidewalk and wasn't expecting them. Of course, its not until they bite you that you realize they're crawling on you. I'm kind of prone to minor allergic reactions with insect bites and stings, I think thats whats going on here, this isn't what a normal ant bite looks like!!
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