How to style Flip-Flops 2025
Stolen Valor 🎖️
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I was hit with troubling news on a hot summer day. I had just finished a sweaty run when Juan DMs me GQ’s flip-flop psy-op post.
Unfortunately, GQ doesn’t know what the hell they talking about — they lack my oracle insight into the fashion industry.
Flip-Flops becoming in vogue is troubling because I, like many others, enjoy my individuality — and now that individuality is under threat.
Stolen Valor - How to wear Flip Flops
The issue with the fashion world getting their hands on Flip-Flops is because the meaning behind the Flip-Flops gets put at risk. The same way our beloved word “based” became distorted by new users who didn’t know its roots; The meaning of flip flops will get distorted the same. Flip Flops are a lifestyle not a fashion statement. You’re leaving the house with your toes out, vulnerable, exposed, ego left at home. How serious can you be when your toes are out?
The Flip Flop is the sign of a chill mf, you must encapsulate that when you wear them.
It’s a hard life for the person who wears Flip-Flops everyone wants to attack you for having your toes out and regulating your temperature.
This woman at the bar - she had already said something rude earlier in the night that caught me off guard. Later I see her outside, and I decide to confront her. We go back and forth for a bit, and then she drops:
“I like your vibe…
but you need to lose the flip flops.”
I’m blindsided what a low hanging fruit to reach for, attacking my footwear of choice? I didn’t tell her that her checkered vans looked like she just learned how to dress herself, and that her outfit needs serious reworking.
I start my Flip-Flop sermon, and nearby patrons begin listening as I preach about the freedom they offer and the vibe they signal. Freeing them from their shackles of hot leather and canvas shoes.
Most people can’t handle confrontation while their toes are out, but that’s next-level Flip-Flop composure. You need the attitude to match the vibe. If you’re gonna wear them, you better be ready to defend them. That’s how you wear them.
Fake ass Flip Flop wearers. (FFF)
The bigger problem with fashion world picking Flip-Flops up: Most fashion types tend to be an anxious bundle of nerves who don’t know how to properly express themselves. So half the time they come off as awkward, or worse, conceited.
These types don’t have strong opinions on Flip-Flops — maybe not even on anything. They will crumble under any huff and puff, succumbing to any Flip-Flop defamation. People will come after you for your footwear choice — it’s not if, but when.
I sit here feeling happy and upset. Knowing that these types will slowly start to wear Flip-Flops — it’s already happening, faster than I expected. My stylish friend — who I love — is suddenly ready to make the jump, after I’ve been telling him for years Flip-Flops are the move. I see them now, polluting coffee shops, bars, and my friends.
They will sully its meaning
My self expression will fade
And I will forgive them.
I’m glad people out there are starting to understand just how good it feels to be a little bit more comfortable. I welcome you into the world of Flip-Flops — not because I want to, but because I’m destined to.
That is the way of the Flip-Flops.
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This ain’t about giving you links to 50 pairs of Flip-Flops and calling it a day, like some Nolandanielwhite post. I’m here to give you the cultural insight, to give you the knowledge you need to see if you’re ready to step into the freeing world of Flip-Flops.
Because it’s not about coughing up the cash to get designer flops that don’t hold any craftsmanship. It’s not about finding a trendy pair that you can name drop when asked why you’re wearing Flip-Flops.
The beauty of the Flip-Flop lies in its modesty, you don’t need name brands, you don’t need expensive flops. Flip-Flops won’t magically rid you of your anxieties. You won’t learn social skills. You won’t find grace.
But hopefully you find a more honest and open version of yourself.
You need the attitude; the spirit; the love.
Keep that mentality with some cheap $10 pair n you’ll be good.
Pewf, okay gee whiz that took longer than I thought. Yeah Flip-Flops are pretty great even just yesterday Juan was rocking the flops and he was appreciating the sound of his own footsteps and the beautiful desert sunset we had. That’s embracing new culture — I give all credit to the flops.
I’m on a little weekend trip visiting Lake Powell. And I thought I’d flesh this out more. everyone else went to drive ATVS I just wasn’t in the mood to go get all dusty and what not I’d much rather write in solace. hehehe.
I have been giving the task to make guacamole for when they come back. I’m quite honored Stephens mom wants me to make some. So for now I’m gonna go get stoned with Fran and make some of the best guac these mfers ever had.
I’m on a roll y’all I cannot afford to stop posting I’m tapping into sumn here
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