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Please tell me plastic shoes are not a new trend

wakefield64 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:54:41 GMT

I do not like the plastic shoes that hosts and models are wearing. And no I will not buy them, think they look like they would make you feet sweat.

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wildcat fan — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:24:12 GMT

I've been tempted to get some Rothy's but I talk myself out of them because I wonder how comfy they'd be despite the good reviews. I like that they're washable and made from recycled plastics, though. Some Rothy's reviews say they get stinky after wearing a few days, so I guess it's good they can be washed.

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Foxxee — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 03:49:03 GMT

If they are trending, they shouldn't be. Shoe designers should know better.

Your feet do sweat quite a bit contributing to a moist, warm, and dark environment creating the perfect microenvironment for bacteria and fungi to grow.

Also, feet swell somewhat later in the day, plastic is rigid leaving no room for expansion resulting in blisters.

Plastic sandals are a better option, but closed plastic shoes are very unhealthy for your feet. Still plastic sandals can rub against the skin causing blisters because they are rigid, don't expand like leather and fabric.

There is a very soft, flexible, plastic used for gardening shoes. Sloggers made sandals similar to Birkenstock's Arizona about 10 years ago. Molded from one piece, they had very thick cushiony soles. Like walking on air. I wore them everyday around the house. Had no problems, but sadly they don't make them anymore.

Birkenstock makes their own Arizona and other styles for water wear, but the plastic is hard, very little cushion. Tried, but they hurt my feet and caused blisters.

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:12:02 GMT

Yes, I've seen plastic high heels being worn recently....looks a bit like cartoon anime and dangerous. If you love 'em...go for it, just not for me.

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Desertdi — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:27:08 GMT

Yup...........saw some clear plastic sneakers today. Way too hot and sweaty for Arizona................

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January121 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:31:51 GMT

Just thinking about wearing them make my feet hurt! ...😱😰

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Katcat1 — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:34:14 GMT

@wakefield64 I totally agree. Years ago when I was in my teens, I had the plastic shoes and yes, your feet will sweat. It is funny how trends come back around.

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freakygirl — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:55:44 GMT

i’ve tried them once before, and swore never again. when that plastic strap rubs on top of your foot on a hot day, it rubbed my skin sore. that really hurt.

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 11:47:45 GMT

They love these sandals, models & hosts alike. I gotta think they're comfy, I see them worn by everybody here.

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Pook — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:23:25 GMT

My favorite sandals are the plastic birkenstock thongs they sold here. They had small holes in the soles and were so comfy and not hot. I liked them so much I bought about 10 pairs from here and online but they no longer make them.

Just notice how many medical professinals wear Crocs.

Crocs are the only slip on shoe I will wear without socks. There is nothing hotter than sweaty bare feet in regular shoes.

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Grouchomarx — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:00:27 GMT

They are indeed a trend. Not for everyone. I bought some clear plastic Dr. Scholls and they were wickedly painful so I returned them. There, I'm done with that trend!

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ECBG — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 16:04:49 GMT

Plastic shoes are being shown in some collections, but I seriously doubt they will "fly" except with the younger ladies who haven't learned yet what we have discovered.

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IMW — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:10:54 GMT

Plastic shoes= blisters, stinky wet sweaty feet. Feet can’t breathe. Natural fibers are necessary.

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pprmntstx — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:51:11 GMT

Decades ago, there were plastic shoes called Jellies. Yes, they caused feet to sweat.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:49:51 GMT

Just another one of those trendy things that is making a comeback. Back in the mid 80's I had a pair of clear plastic sandals. The heel was clear lucite. My sister had a pair of clear gladiator sandals. The wrapped all the way up to the knee and she wore those sandals with little flippy mini dresses. Oh, to be young again! LOL The trend was over after summer or two and now it seems to be back. But no one is required to buy them or wear them and I haven't seen any on women out here in real life. Just in some fashion magazines and on some shopping channel hosts and models. Me? Been there, done that. I won't be revisiting it.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 00:53:27 GMT

@pprmntstx wrote:
Decades ago, there were plastic shoes called Jellies. Yes, they caused feet to sweat.

Omg! Yes. I forgot about those. I didn't wear Jellies but I know girls who did, they did make the feet sweat. I remember my little nieces wore Jellies.

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Pandalady — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 01:05:44 GMT

@pprmntstx wrote:
Decades ago, there were plastic shoes called Jellies. Yes, they caused feet to sweat.

@pprmntstx And they broke frequently too! It happened to me in senior high wih a pair. After that, didn't waste my money on them again!

I wore some like these in the 80's! They came in lots of colors, too. Shaking my head now. I couldn't or wouldn't wear them now!

They also had the "swatch" phase then. Had those, as well. It was like a "plastic revolution, then! The trend was to layer several Swatch watches and set each one for a different time zone. Still shaking my head!! LOL

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Citrine1 — Sun, 14 Jul 2019 01:09:51 GMT

@pprmntstx wrote:
Decades ago, there were plastic shoes called Jellies. Yes, they caused feet to sweat.

My daugther wore Jellies when she was a little girl. They looked cute but, OMG, did her feet ever stink! Hahahaha

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colliemom4 — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 04:07:14 GMT

I remember jellies. Just looking at a pair make my feet hurt now.

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Cumbercookie13 — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:01:51 GMT

I wore Jellies in the 80's. Eventually I had to stop because they hurt my feet and gave me blisters. I was a pretty active kid and sore feet were not an option if you wanted to be outdoors a lot. And now that I have super wide feet that swell as the day goes on, especially in summer, you couldn't pay me to wear plastic shoes.