Flip-flops are soft, easy to wear footwear, and very comfortable to the feet.

 

The downside to this footwear is their lack of versatility. While you can happily wear them at the beach or by the pool, there are just some places you should not wear flip-flops to; like a bar.

 

While a bar is an obvious place not to wear this footwear, there are some not so obvious places where flip-flops are inappropriate.

For instance, it doesn’t seem like a big deal to wear flip flops while running errands but you will agree that streets can be dusty and  gross, and by the time you get home from walking around, your feet are covered in dirt due to their lack of coverage

 

Whether you’re worried about hygiene or simple outfit etiquette, below are nine places you should never ever wear flip flops.

1. A nice restaurant

Due to the amount of exposure and obnoxious noise they make when you walk, these excuses for sandals will forever be casual footwear. So if you are going out for a nice brunch or dinner, make sure to leave the flip flops at home.

2. Music festivals/ concerts

Your feet will get stepped on and sadly you may not even see the person who did it. So you can wear a pair of sneakers when going to a music concert for easy movement and protecting your feet.

3. While driving

When you jump in the car to grocery shop or head to the beach, and you don’t think twice about wearing flip-flops. The truth is, driving in flip flops is dangerous.

 

First, they aren’t securely fastened to your feet, it is easy for them to fall off and get stuck under the pedals. If you think taking your flip flops off and driving barefoot is better, think again!

4. Public transportation

Wearing flip-flops in the bus station is not a good idea. A bus station is a dirty place, and it’s also a dangerous place for exposed feet. You can contact an awful infection when your feet are stepped on.

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5. In the kitchen

Cooking in flip-flops is super dangerous. Sharp knives and bubbling oil have the potential to really mess up your feet.  You could also easily slip while wearing flip-flops. So wear some leather slippers or actual shoes when you are cooking up dinner.

6. Exploring the great outdoors

Flip-flops are not made for outdoor activities, so don’t wear them romping around in nature.

 

If you forgot hiking shoes, don’t attempt to hike or explore the great outdoors with this type of footwear. You will end up in pain due to the lack of arch support in flip-flops.

 

Also, nature isn’t clean, so it’s possible to get some kind of infection in the garden or the countryside if you are wearing flip flops.

7. To a bar/club

Most bars and clubs have dress codes, and they don’t include flip-flops! So if it’s a night out with your girls and you are going out dancing, opt for a heeled sandal instead so you can get in and remain classy.

8. To work

No one at work wants to be interrupted by your noisy shoes. Kindly change into your office shoes when you get tow work. They are too casual to wear to work.

 

 

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