I've heard about these shoes, and seen pictures, but don't know anyone who actually WEARS them. I suspect they wouldn't be that comfortable in our below-freezing weather.
Now if they just had hair on them they would be Hobbit feet. I could never wear those. I don't even wear thongs (the footwear, not the panties tho I don't wear those either) cause I don't like the feel of stuff between my toes.
Hey, better these shoes than a mistress or a new Italian sports car! Your husband has a great way of expressing his creative impulses in the 2nd half of his life. Kudos to him!
I don't think so. My husband has really, really, big feet. He's 6'4", and he bought these ugly massive black shoes on a business trip once and I hate those damn shoes and wouldn't you know he loves them? I cannot imagine what he would look like in your husband's shoes! I hope those things are comfortable. lol.
Let your husband know, he has created a husband-in-funky-toe-shoes epidemic. My husband says all he wants for his birthday, are those shoes pictured above. :O
To answer a few questions about these crazy shoes: They're made by VIBRAM, and my husband ordered them online. They're good for any kind of outdoor sports. My daughter ordered a pair (different style) for her trip to Thailand, but she just informed me they're too small and she has to return them. Be sure to follow sizing charts. Most stores can't keep them in stock. We checked locally with REI and they said they can't keep them - they fly out the door! They were originally designed as deck shoes for boats - similar to the barefoot, but with traction and the ability to be a water shoe. My husband intends to run in them - after reading a book on barefoot running being better than running shoes with all of the padding. My daughter wanted them for walking, climbing, swimming, etc. I think I'll pass, I have enough problems being acceptable as it is. Ha
Oh my goodness, those shoes make me want to yell, "Yabba dabba dooooo!"
They're really marvelous in their own way, aren't they? Also, the folks who invented Crocs -- those shoes much decried by the would-be fashion police as being too ugly to live (and of course, I own a pair of pink ones, that I wear frequently, because Nertz to them) -- are rubbing their hands in utter glee! "Take that, Tim Gunn!"
Please let us know how he likes running in them. The jury is still out as to how suitable and safe they are for running... Remember Zola Budd? Perhaps if Zola had these shoes.....
What's that called? A 'flove' maybe? LOL.
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those just look scary! are they really comfortable and give enough support?
ReplyDeleteBahahaha! Noice!
ReplyDeleteThey're hilarious!!
ReplyDeleteGives a whole new meaning to BIG FOOT!
ReplyDeleteFab, I love them
ReplyDeleteI'll for sure get me one of them as well. Please have you all a wonderful Wednesday.
ReplyDeletecongrats on the POTW! interesting shoes...someone wore them with a suit? wow.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but think of big gorilla feet when I see those. We have a friend who wears his black pair - guess their more formal.
ReplyDeleteNo, I understand your reluctance. They're awful! Men and taste for fashion... gah!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! Those are so funny! They look like gardening socks...good for pulling weeds with your toes!
ReplyDeleteThese don't even look comfortable! And I had NO IDEA they even existed before this. I'll pass...
ReplyDeleteI've heard about these shoes, and seen pictures, but don't know anyone who actually WEARS them. I suspect they wouldn't be that comfortable in our below-freezing weather.
ReplyDeleteNow if they just had hair on them they would be Hobbit feet. I could never wear those. I don't even wear thongs (the footwear, not the panties tho I don't wear those either) cause I don't like the feel of stuff between my toes.
ReplyDeleteThere's a time and a place for everything, and that would NOT include time in a restaurant with me!
ReplyDeleteHey, better these shoes than a mistress or a new Italian sports car! Your husband has a great way of expressing his creative impulses in the 2nd half of his life. Kudos to him!
ReplyDeleteOMG...those are shoes? LOL....that is too funny about the guy in the suit, lol....
ReplyDeleteThe older I get, all i really want is 3 hots, a cot,a comfortable pair of shoes and a warm place to go to the bathroom...
ReplyDeleteAll i need is these shoes and my bucket list is finished
Those are terrible-- I wouldn't go anywhere with him either! haha
ReplyDeleteThose are the strangest things I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the POTW mention!
ok, i KNOW you all can hear me LOL!!! too too funny! love it!
ReplyDeleteoh, and so, nancy, what IS your problem, anyway???? LOL LOL!!!!
Please tell me he did not wear those to dinner. OMG. So embarrassing.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Yes, a very positive boost!
ReplyDeleteHope you will let us know the first time he wears them in public - where? with who? reactions? They sure seem to be catching on.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on POTW Nancy!
I don't think so. My husband has really, really, big feet. He's 6'4", and he bought these ugly massive black shoes on a business trip once and I hate those damn shoes and wouldn't you know he loves them? I cannot imagine what he would look like in your husband's shoes! I hope those things are comfortable. lol.
ReplyDeletePutting on those silly shoes in the morning can't help but create good cheer. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteLet your husband know, he has created a husband-in-funky-toe-shoes epidemic. My husband says all he wants for his birthday, are those shoes pictured above. :O
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy
ReplyDeletewhat are they for?
they look like items from the Universal lots wardrobe...
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Haaaaaaaaa!!!!! They just need hair on them! As far as I know they haven't reached our shores yet, must warn everyone they're probably on their way.
ReplyDeleteIt's cosy and nice. Excellent for who has feet problems. Tell me where you bought it. I'll get some for my Mom. :)
ReplyDeleteTo answer a few questions about these crazy shoes: They're made by VIBRAM, and my husband ordered them online. They're good for any kind of outdoor sports. My daughter ordered a pair (different style) for her trip to Thailand, but she just informed me they're too small and she has to return them. Be sure to follow sizing charts. Most stores can't keep them in stock. We checked locally with REI and they said they can't keep them - they fly out the door! They were originally designed as deck shoes for boats - similar to the barefoot, but with traction and the ability to be a water shoe. My husband intends to run in them - after reading a book on barefoot running being better than running shoes with all of the padding. My daughter wanted them for walking, climbing, swimming, etc. I think I'll pass, I have enough problems being acceptable as it is. Ha
ReplyDeleteCongrats on POTW! And those shoes look like the Creature From the Black Lagoon. Remember that one???
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly is that shoe thing? LOL.
ReplyDeletethey are hilarious! i am wondering the size of your hubbies feet? hahahhah ;)
ReplyDeletethis is hysterical! I am wondering how he will like them after he runs in them....
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Looks formal to me; here in Waikiki we mostly wear flip-flops though we call them "Slippahs" (Slippers).
ReplyDeleteToes rule!
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Those are down right hysterical looking. They are for real? If I saw a man wearing those with a suit I'd probably wet myself.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't wear them, myself, 'cause it would drive me crazy to feel that constant separation of my toes. Yuck!
With a suit? A monkey suit, right? ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, my dear, just be thankful you are married to a forward thinking guy ...... even if it would appear that he is going ape!
ReplyDeleteThey are just as ugly as the first time you posted them. I bet he will get a lot of attention wearing them!
ReplyDeleteWow, I've never seen anything like these. I wouldn't want to go out to dinner if my husband was wearing those.
ReplyDeleteThey look like gardening gloves -- for feet.
ReplyDeleteAnd, Nancy, you don't need some lame POTW to verify that you have a great blog. :-)
Oh my goodness, those shoes make me want to yell, "Yabba dabba dooooo!"
ReplyDeleteThey're really marvelous in their own way, aren't they? Also, the folks who invented Crocs -- those shoes much decried by the would-be fashion police as being too ugly to live (and of course, I own a pair of pink ones, that I wear frequently, because Nertz to them) -- are rubbing their hands in utter glee! "Take that, Tim Gunn!"
Does he like them?
Please let us know how he likes running in them. The jury is still out as to how suitable and safe they are for running... Remember Zola Budd? Perhaps if Zola had these shoes.....
ReplyDeleteShimp - Yes! He loves them! Geeze
ReplyDeleteI cant see why you wouldnt want to go to dinner in those they are so "adorable" bahahahaahaahaha
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