Shoes or sandals on plane
Sep 27th, 2006, 02:46 PM
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Your plane isn't going to have an emergency. There's a far, far higher chance you'll get a blood pressure, DVT or simple discomfort problem.
All feet expand at altitude. So plan on taking your shoes off once on the plane - and therefore, of course, ensure your socks/stockings/tights are clean.
Most sandals don't cope well at altitude, and many of us have a ridiculous fetish about not wearing socks with sandals.
Bloody stupid fetish: the sandal/sock combo was good enough for the Emperor Augustus, and since none of us will rival him in achievement, what are we doing creating such silly fads?
But it's a fetish many are lumbered with. If you've got that misfortune, remember many other people have an equally incomprehensible aversion to bare feet. And it really isn't a good idea to go to an aircraft loo in bare feet.
So unless you've got a well trained bladder, don't wear sandals to fly across an ocean. Comfy shoees work every time.
Especially off.
All feet expand at altitude. So plan on taking your shoes off once on the plane - and therefore, of course, ensure your socks/stockings/tights are clean.
Most sandals don't cope well at altitude, and many of us have a ridiculous fetish about not wearing socks with sandals.
Bloody stupid fetish: the sandal/sock combo was good enough for the Emperor Augustus, and since none of us will rival him in achievement, what are we doing creating such silly fads?
But it's a fetish many are lumbered with. If you've got that misfortune, remember many other people have an equally incomprehensible aversion to bare feet. And it really isn't a good idea to go to an aircraft loo in bare feet.
So unless you've got a well trained bladder, don't wear sandals to fly across an ocean. Comfy shoees work every time.
Especially off.
Sep 27th, 2006, 03:02 PM
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I take off my shoes, sorry but I'm not going to keep them on for 11 hours. In case of an emergency landing, having shoes or sandals would be the last of my worries, especially when flying over the Atlantic...
Sep 27th, 2006, 03:19 PM
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<<<I don't really understand how sandals makes the screening process easier in comparison to any other shoe that you just slip off, rather than tie. I just don't understand why.>>>
Some slip-on shoes still have metal studs which set off the detector thing. In the past, if you were wearing flipflops you could walk straight through, but people in other shoes had to put them through the xray.
Some slip-on shoes still have metal studs which set off the detector thing. In the past, if you were wearing flipflops you could walk straight through, but people in other shoes had to put them through the xray.
Sep 27th, 2006, 03:41 PM
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I really really dislike close toed shoes and I only wear them when absolutely nessary - socially or weather-wise. Of course I wear dressier open toed shoes with a heel, when going out in the evening. I also wearing hiking boots and running shoes, depending on the weather and terrain.
My favorite travel shoes are Clarke's Sunburst (I think) sandles. They have three straps across my instep and great arch support. I wear thin socks with them. Depending on the weather at my destination, I alternate between two pairs to walk around in during the day.
After walking on the airport floor, I immediately take off the socks and put on a fresh pair for the plane.
Years and years ago, Orivlle Wright was the pilot and Florence Nightengale was the attendant, back when people dressed up on the plane, on a summer flight between San Francisco and Burbank, I just _had to_ take off my three inch closed toes shoes.
Even though it was only an hour or so flight, you know what happened to my feet..... they about doubled in size.
Was my aunt surprised and shocked to see me disembarking, holding my shoes in my hand.
Nina
My favorite travel shoes are Clarke's Sunburst (I think) sandles. They have three straps across my instep and great arch support. I wear thin socks with them. Depending on the weather at my destination, I alternate between two pairs to walk around in during the day.
After walking on the airport floor, I immediately take off the socks and put on a fresh pair for the plane.
Years and years ago, Orivlle Wright was the pilot and Florence Nightengale was the attendant, back when people dressed up on the plane, on a summer flight between San Francisco and Burbank, I just _had to_ take off my three inch closed toes shoes.
Even though it was only an hour or so flight, you know what happened to my feet..... they about doubled in size.
Was my aunt surprised and shocked to see me disembarking, holding my shoes in my hand.
Nina
Sep 27th, 2006, 05:06 PM
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rogerdodger-
How nice to hear of people who still believe in clean and neat for travel.
I was brought up with the standard of "dressing up" when you fly. I am not that old (49) and insist on my family being presentable when traveling.
My son, who is now twelve, just accepts the fact that he will be wearing a collared shirt, neat and clean trousers and decent looking shoes,(i.e. not his dirty sneakers!), when traveling.
He's not exactly sure why I insist on this attire, as he observes the outfits of others around him, but knows better that to argue with his mother!
How nice to hear of people who still believe in clean and neat for travel.
I was brought up with the standard of "dressing up" when you fly. I am not that old (49) and insist on my family being presentable when traveling.
My son, who is now twelve, just accepts the fact that he will be wearing a collared shirt, neat and clean trousers and decent looking shoes,(i.e. not his dirty sneakers!), when traveling.
He's not exactly sure why I insist on this attire, as he observes the outfits of others around him, but knows better that to argue with his mother!
Sep 27th, 2006, 05:28 PM
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rogerdorger, your post amused me because as a child I was never on a plane but through the magic of the cinema, I saw all these glamorous flight attendants,well dressed passengers and finally, when in my 20s took my first trip, I was shocked how sloopy, casual, most dress. But back at that time the crampness wasn't the same.
Sep 27th, 2006, 07:11 PM
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I believe in looking fashionable while I fly, and I will sometimes sacrifice comfort for fashion;-) That said, I would wear on a plane what I would wear for a day of shopping in the city or a casual dinner with friends. Flip flops are part of a lot of young people's uniforms. I honestly believe that flip flops paired with a cute tailored designer jeans and nice top looks a million times better than those god awful terry cloth sweatsuits. Again, different strokes...
Sep 27th, 2006, 08:12 PM
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<i>Scarlett, a 300 hour flight? Where are you going again? I was sure it was on this planet, but I may not be up to date! LOL!</i>
Well, Barbara, lol, I might have exaggerated a tiny bit, but 17 hours flying will <i>seem</i> like 300 hours!
Well, Barbara, lol, I might have exaggerated a tiny bit, but 17 hours flying will <i>seem</i> like 300 hours!
Sep 28th, 2006, 02:45 AM
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Oh, we all need to fly with Rogerdodger & Ralstonlan. Tidy does NOT have to equal uncomfortable & I think dressing appropriately gets you treated better (as long as you behave like a civilized human being.)
Sep 28th, 2006, 09:42 AM
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I wear mules because they do have a closed toe for protection, but are easy to slip off on the plane, and also there isn't any problem if your feet swell a little because they aren't fitted so close. I do admit they don't really look very good with anything but slacks, but I don't usually wear a skirt when on a plane, anyway.
I understand why people wear socks with sandals, and I don't think it looks dorky if done right. First, you have to have undorky socks and in an unobtrusive color (like maybe low sport socks, but just not cheap ugly white socks with rings around the top, for example. Second, it doesn't really look any dorkier than socks with loafers or anything else if you are wearing pants.
I rarely wear socks with sandals, but I have some that are sort of half-way between shoes and sandals and do sometimes with them because they rub my feet in the wrong places if I don't. I think that's the reason people wear socks with sandals, it can be irritating to have your bare skin rubbing against some straps or parts over a long time, and it's to make them more comfortable. The purpose of sandals isn't just to make your feet cooler, I do think they can be more comfortable because they don't enclose your foot and areas are open so fit isn't as big a problem.
I understand why people wear socks with sandals, and I don't think it looks dorky if done right. First, you have to have undorky socks and in an unobtrusive color (like maybe low sport socks, but just not cheap ugly white socks with rings around the top, for example. Second, it doesn't really look any dorkier than socks with loafers or anything else if you are wearing pants.
I rarely wear socks with sandals, but I have some that are sort of half-way between shoes and sandals and do sometimes with them because they rub my feet in the wrong places if I don't. I think that's the reason people wear socks with sandals, it can be irritating to have your bare skin rubbing against some straps or parts over a long time, and it's to make them more comfortable. The purpose of sandals isn't just to make your feet cooler, I do think they can be more comfortable because they don't enclose your foot and areas are open so fit isn't as big a problem.
Sep 28th, 2006, 09:56 AM
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The only time that I wear socks with my Clarkes three strap sandals is on the plane and they are always black socks with black sandals. BTW ... these Clarkes are the best walking shoes that I have ever worn. The thick soles have have made walking a breeze everywhere including Central America, Mexico, Tanzania, Israel ... in other words - they are comfortable on any type of terrain - cobble stone streets, sand, dirt, etc.. The shoe police of Paris have never stopped nor ticketed me.
They look fine without socks and don't rub my feet. Nordstrom usually has a great selection, although I prefer black.
Nina
They look fine without socks and don't rub my feet. Nordstrom usually has a great selection, although I prefer black.
Nina
Sep 28th, 2006, 10:02 AM
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P.S. The Clarkes, which I only wear with pants/jeans, are very secure as they have three straps over the top of my foot and one around the back. There is no way that you an walk out of them like flip flops.
I get a kick out of flip flops now being fashionable footware and sometimes very expensive.
When I started wearing them as a teenager in Los Angeles, more than a few years ago, they were cheap rubber things called shower shoes or zoris.
I have lived in them since then. People, including DH thought that I was nuts - now they realize that I was a trend setter
Nina
I get a kick out of flip flops now being fashionable footware and sometimes very expensive.
When I started wearing them as a teenager in Los Angeles, more than a few years ago, they were cheap rubber things called shower shoes or zoris.
I have lived in them since then. People, including DH thought that I was nuts - now they realize that I was a trend setter
Nina
