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Old May 10th 2014 | 4:38 am
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Apparently some brouhaha about the claimed health benefits of these freak shoes. I certainly think they're a good indicator of mental health.

Anyway, what say you lot?
 
Old May 10th 2014 | 4:48 am
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A bit shite in winter but not something I would wear.
 
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I thought I was going to see a photo of Crocs
 
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They freak me out!
 
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You hit the nail on the head, no self-respecting person should give consider putting those on.


These on the other hand are wicked bro.

 
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Since you didn't anonymize the poll, I'll admit to thinking they're a bit nifty. Not for myself, but younger adults, why not.
 
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Originally Posted by Shard
Since you didn't anonymize the poll, I'll admit to thinking they're a bit nifty. Not for myself, but younger adults, why not.
I would have thought it quite obvious that the poll was public so that we could all throw metaphorical rotten tomatoes at the self-outed mentally questionable.
 
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Originally Posted by Oink
You hit the nail on the head, no self-respecting person should give consider putting those on.


These on the other hand are wicked bro.
They look like '80s breakdancey/basketball shoes. Do you get a square of lino with them?
 
Old May 10th 2014 | 7:02 am
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Originally Posted by Oink
These on the other hand are wicked bro.
About £100 a pair I see.

Just a couple of pairs for you then?
 
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
About £100 a pair I see.

Just a couple of pairs for you then?
So what? They're very fresh.
 
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Originally Posted by bats
I thought I was going to see a photo of Crocs
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I am surprised to find that there are shoes out there that look even more ridiculous than crocs but these manage it somehow!
 
Old May 10th 2014 | 10:19 am
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If you are a barefoot running advocate I expect they are just fine. But I cant think of any excuse for non runners or for wearing them in a social situation.
 
Old May 10th 2014 | 11:26 am
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Originally Posted by iaink
If you are a barefoot running advocate I expect they are just fine. But I cant think of any excuse for non runners or for wearing them in a social situation.
and you are an authority on stylish footwear
 
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Ha ha I saw these in a local shoeshop a few weeks ago... I can't imagine any situation where I might consider wearing them...
 
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Originally Posted by bats
and you are an authority on stylish footwear
Exactly, they are so bad even I recognise that a line has been crossed!
 


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