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Gay. But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. I'll draw down, move, and fire to stop the fight? I seem to recall a group of sandal wearing guys that kicked pretty much everybody’s ass back in the day. I think they were called Romans. BSW |
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Gay. But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. Why can't you fight in sandals? You can. You can also kick them off and fight barefoot if you need to. It is not ideal, but it is certainly possible. There is, of course, a higher likelyhood of injuries to the feet and toes, but that is possible anyway. The "I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public" line of thinking is just silly. The idea that you can judge someone's fighting readiness or ability based solely on his attire is ridiculous. Don't believe it? Just look at all of the guys in prisons and jails throughout the country who routinely fight in shower shoes or with no shoes at all. |
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I seem to recall a group of sandal wearing guys that kicked pretty much everybody’s ass back in the day. I think they were called Romans. How did the Roman empire do in the long run?  They lasted longer than the United States is going to last by over 1000 years. |
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Gay. But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. Why can't you fight in sandals? Still trying to figure that one out.. CXS You could easily fight in sandal, sure. But fighting in 5.11 FLIP FLOPS may be more challenging. I can't see the strapless foam beach shoes doing too great staying on your feet if you have to run, or dig in for traction on a turn, and so on. |
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I seem to recall a group of sandal wearing guys that kicked pretty much everybody’s ass back in the day. I think they were called Romans. How did the Roman empire do in the long run? ok, what about guys trained in martial arts who are trained to fight with no shoes on
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Gay. But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. Why can't you fight in sandals? Because you'd be bringing flip-flops to a combat boot fight. BTDT. Plenty of Mosh Pits with jarheads stomping the toes with boots. After YEARS of wearing Flip Flops and being barefoot. Its no big deal. Shit I even wear em in the snow.  CXS Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. AMEN! Well I don't get your point. I can fight in bare feet or with sandals on or combat boots .... You think that 'cause you're wearing a sturdy pair of boots you can kick a guy's ass just 'cause he's in flip flops? |
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Gay. But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. Why can't you fight in sandals? Because you'd be bringing flip-flops to a combat boot fight. Sometimes I wear flip flops and carry a .45 at the same time. I wonder how I'd do against someone in combat boots. |
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Wow the red herrings are swimming in schools.
You're feet aren't protected in flip flops. You can't fight as effectively in them in all environments. (not to mention you can't move in them as quickly in all environments). A gun changes things, yes. I never said otherwise. |
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But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. AMEN! Well I don't get your point. I can fight in bare feet or with sandals on or combat boots .... You think that 'cause you're wearing a sturdy pair of boots you can kick a guy's ass just 'cause he's in flip flops?[/quote] No one said that. However, your feet (an instrumental part of survival and/or combat) are less protected, move vulnerable, etc. |
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Well I don't get your point. I can fight in bare feet or with sandals on or combat boots ....
You think that 'cause you're wearing a sturdy pair of boots you can kick a guy's ass just 'cause he's in flip flops?[ No one said that.
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However, you're feet (an instrumental part of survival and/or combat) are less protected, move vulnerable, etc I am not feet. But definitely your feet are less protected, that's true. I fail to see that my being in sandals will ever be a determining factor in anything. Not in a fight, a chase, swimming, climbing, driving....The only situation I think is actually affected by footwear would maybe be riding a motorcycle. But I've done that barefoot too. Bad idea, but totally feasible. |
LOL this thread has taken an interesting turn. 
I posted it because it seems that there is a "Tactical" fad these days. We have tactical ink pens, tactical flash lights, and on and on.... As for flip flops...I wear my Teva's to the beach, river, lake, and pool and that's about it for me. Personally I find sandals to be effeminate. They have their intended purposes and for them they serve well. Now don't get all butt hurt, I'm entitled to my opinion as is everyone else. I'm not saying that if you prefer to wear them often you are homosexual or a tree hugging hippy.
Part of my "since of self preservation" is clothing. If it's cold out I dress accordingly so has to not promote rapid heat loss. If it's hot out...you get the picture. Well foot gear is an essential part one's wardrobe especially in an adverse situation. The feet account for one quarter of all the human bodies bones, that's 52 bones in the feet alone. So I want mine well protected as a broken bone is a major party foul in any altercation. And unless you are a warrior in King Shaka Zulu's infantry your feet are vulnerable to hot surfaces, sharp hazards, etc... |
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Wow the red herrings are swimming in schools. You're feet aren't protected in flip flops. You can't fight as effectively in them in all environments. (not to mention you can't move in them as quickly in all environments). A gun changes things, yes. I never said otherwise. But you don't wear sandals in all enviroments, either. I wear sandals (not the silly flip-flops being shown), and can run just as fast in them as in boots. I am also a hell of a lot less conspicuous here in Austin, where casual wear is almost a requirement. EDIT: Although I will say that there are a pair of hiking boots (and socks) in the BOB in my car. |
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Gay. But then again, I have no respect for men who wear sandals in public. What if you have to fight? Seems to signal a certain naivete. 
If it's too bad, I'm not fighting, I'm shooting. I'm too old to fight, and I never start 'em anymore. I think people who don't wear sandles in public are just not out of the closet yet. 
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I'm in the sandal herd. I figure if things get bad enough adrenaline will kick in and I won't feel my feet until I'm safe. It's pretty much a physiological guarantee in high stress situations. Also, if I decide that I need to move quickly, then I will move quickly, and my sandals probably won't stay on my feet, I know this and I'm ready for it. And third, I live in Arizona, and in the summertime the pavement is amazingly hot. So should I need to unass the area without my sandals, my burning dogs will be very compelling to get it done quickly.
Casual summer dress is the best urban camouflage in my AO. Sandals are comfortable, and boots/shoes make my feet stink, and boots look ridiculous/conspicuous with shorts. My 1911 makes up for any lack of foot protection. 5.11 is gay. (this is not an objective evaluation, i've never purchased their products. I just can't help but lose respect for people who try to jazz up something normal by labeling it "tactical") I might start selling $1 bottles of water for $5 and call it "tactical water" Maybe I'll spray paint the bottles OD green or Coyote Brown. Oh yeah, and if you wear sandals (tactical or not) you don't need to invest in tactical socks.
This is a fun thread. |
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