Addressed: Can I Wear Flip-Flops in the City?
The article discusses the ongoing debate about wearing flip-flops in urban settings, particularly in New York City. While some criticize the sight of exposed feet, others highlight the potential safety and health risks associated with wearing flip-flops for extended periods. Ultimately, the piece suggests that while flip-flops may not be visually offensive, they can pose health concerns if worn excessively.
- ▪Critics of flip-flops argue that exposed feet can be unappealing and unhygienic.
- ▪Podiatrists warn that wearing flip-flops for long periods can lead to foot injuries and discomfort.
- ▪Even minor abrasions on the feet can lead to serious infections, as highlighted by a doctor's anecdote.
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| Original publisher | Vogue |
| Canonical URL | https://www.vogue.com/article/addressed-can-i-wear-flip-flops-in-the-city |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 16:29:16 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T16:37:49.953Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T16:37:49.953Z |
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| Commercial reuse | May the content be reused commercially? | Not permitted |
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RunwayAddressed: Can I Wear Flip-Flops in the City?By Liana SatensteinMay 26, 2026Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyCollage by VogueIs it really such filthy behavior to wear flip-flops in the city? Is it a sin to let my Lolita-chaste, buffed heels graze the festering pavement? Every time New York gets just a little bit hot, there’s another annoying conversation about whether it’s kosher or not to let our nubby little toes out in the open, whether they’re splayed on a rubbery pair of Havaianas flip-flops or a leather “thong” sandal by The Row.Flip-flop critics say the act of open-toeing is sickening. No one wants to see a gangly, hunched phalanx wriggling like a bunch of circumcised hot dogs. Nor do they want to see a hirsute big toe thunking around.
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