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I can drive in flip flops, I have driven in flip flops, I dont like driving in flip flops.
They arent as secure and my feet move around in them too much for me not to be certain that they wont get caught or fall off.
I drive barefoot quite happily, I'll wear pretty much ANY footwear to drive in these days, except flip flops and bike shoes.
I might be a spanner in the eyes of some, but I couldnt care less. I'd rather know that my feet arent going to get tangled up down there whilst propelling 1.5 tonnes of steel.
I've got size 12 feet, so there isn't much room anyway.
excellent thread summary bigyinn 🙂
Just wanted to add a footnote.
Not all flip-flops are created equal. I have a TNF pair which I'm very happy to drive in, and do so regularly. The sole is thicker and stiffer and they have far more substantial straps than the cheap ones, so the sole isn't about to fold and they're not about to fall off my feet. I don't think I'd want to drive wearing standard cheap flip-flops with flimsy straps and floppy soles.
I'll also happily ride a uni wearing my TNF flip-flops, which isn't something I'd do wearing leather soled shoes, and wouldn't choose to do wearing some running shoes - yet people are happy to drive in those...
I won't drive in bike shoes with cleats though - normally I have flip-flops in the car to change into, but otherwise bare feet is preferable.
While driving to a bbq yesterday but before i left my private road.....i tried my hardest get my flip flop stuck....even deliberatly taking my foot half out and traping it behind the brake.....
It just flopped round the brake pedal back onto my foot...l
How ever i struggled to heel toe and make good progress while doing scandinavian flicks everywhere in my octavia.
Perhaps thats why we are getting so het up , i know the minimum car you need on here is at least the vrs spec , nothing else cuts the mustard.
I can drive in flip flops, I have driven in flip flops, I have had an accident* because of flip flops. I will no longer drive in flip flops.
*Reversing car at walking pace on a camp site to park near my mate's car. Lifted foot off accelerator to apply brake, only to find flip flop hooked under pedals and unable to move foot to brake. Sufficient momentum to coast into said mate's car. Bent metal and broken lights. Extremely embarassing, but could have been a lot worse.
Kids: Just say No!
Will happily drive barefoot.
Perhaps thats why we are getting so het up , i know the minimum car you need on here is at least the vrs spec , nothing else cuts the mustard.
Oh shit!
I drive an Up!
I think there must be a difference between cheap, thin flip flops that just waggle around loosely on your feet and good quality ones that have a thicker sole and tend to fit better/tighter.
I always pay more for good ones (such as Teva) and they feel much more comfortable and 'fitted', therefore feeling more secure for driving.
So. In conclusion....
Dont buy shit fiting footwear an use common sense.
Carry on as normal for most of us - for those incapible of judging how well their shoes fit. You should stay at home and not venture out side for safetys sake
I drive in flip flops but sometimes I slip them off and drive barefoot while I'm using the inbuilt bottle opener to crack another Stella open.
I always pay more for good ones (such as Teva) and they feel much more comfortable and 'fitted'
You guys kill me 😆
I just found it an amusing vindication of my point that someone had had exactly the accident I predicted 😀