torrzent Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Seems to be alot of farang in Pattaya sporting this odd fashion style, whether with regular sandals, tevas, or even flipflops? Whether you think this is the most egregious of fashion felonies or the epitome of haute couture, here is you chance to opine about all thing related to this. To get started, where do these people come from and is it common in their own countries? Edited January 9, 2018 by torrzent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Why get excited about socks and sandals? It is personal choice what you wear. Take me for example, i never wear socks sandals, flipflops, thats my choice, apart from the fact i couldnt get socks on however hard i tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Can this thread be merged with the 'OP has too much time on his hands' thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
som69 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 don't feed the troll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 13 minutes ago, HLover said: Can this thread be merged with the 'OP has too much time on his hands' thread? You responded. 'Nuff said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 1 hour ago, colinneil said: Why get excited about socks and sandals? It is personal choice what you wear. Take me for example, i never wear socks sandals, flipflops, thats my choice, apart from the fact i couldnt get socks on however hard i tried. Nobody said anything about getting excited. If people wear a lampshade on their head, are others not free to comment, even though it is personal choice as you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, som69 said: don't feed the troll Okay we won't feed you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
som69 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 who is "we" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 25 minutes ago, torrzent said: Nobody said anything about getting excited. If people wear a lampshade on their head, are others not free to comment, even though it is personal choice as you say? Joking mate, i think you missed the humour in my post, or you are not aware i am paraplegic. Now look at my post again, you will see it differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Like a lot of things I tend to look the other way, to each their own. I refuse to worry about it, now if it were me doing this odd stuff, yeah it would be worry some. Being from the states it would more than likely be considered “goofy”. Kind of like the little kid in Walmart tugging on their mother, pointing and laughing at your weird get up. Not for me but I certainly won’t lose any sleep over it. Edited January 9, 2018 by Roger Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 What color socks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 52 minutes ago, colinneil said: Joking mate, i think you missed the humour in my post, or you are not aware i am paraplegic. Now look at my post again, you will see it differently. Ok, got it, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I often walk around in real shoes , when I'm out exercising or just go to the mall , which means no sandals so socks for me. But I do agree sandals in combination with socks looks a bit silly . Unless you have a good reason to hide your feet from the sun , skin diseases etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 This combination used to be witnessed quite often on British beaches, usually also with a knotted hanky on the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 9 hours ago, impulse said: What color socks? saw one with black socks and tevas the other day....looked a bit out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Never noticed, suppose I find better things in town to look at then the feet of foreigners. But, to each their own. Cheers to the OP for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, torrzent said: Seems to be alot of farang in Pattaya sporting this odd fashion style, whether with regular sandals, tevas, or even flipflops? Whether you think this is the most egregious of fashion felonies or the epitome of haute couture, here is you chance to opine about all thing related to this. To get started, where do these people come from and is it common in their own countries? Probably too wet and cold for sandals in their own country. But some olds have horrendous cracked and flaky foot skin and deformed yellow toe nails which I'd rather not see so socks are good. Not for me though, my feet still look good naked (like the rest of me). Edited January 9, 2018 by MaeJoMTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumbini Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 They also usually wear short sleeve plaid shirts that fit like muu muu's and striped shorts .... it's a classic Jomtien imigration look for the farungs doing retirement visa's . [emoji37] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 You'd have to be legally blind not to notice foreigners wearing white socks with sandals... so he's either trolling, or he's blind. I just think it's a fashion trend that's really old. My mother used to dress us up like that in the 60's when we were young children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Socks do look ridiculous, the other thing I've noticed at golf is when guys get over 55/60 the stupid hats come out, usually big, its like as if they just don't care anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 well put, though it seems more like a fashion faux-pas rather than trend these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 A flame has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Socks do look ridiculous, the other thing I've noticed at golf is when guys get over 55/60 the stupid hats come out, usually big, its like as if they just don't care anymore Perhaps they care more about potential skin cancer issues then fashion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 8 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: Socks do look ridiculous, the other thing I've noticed at golf is when guys get over 55/60 the stupid hats come out, usually big, its like as if they just don't care anymore One point worth considering is that tourists and expats in Pattaya come from all over the planet and different countries have different fashion trends. For example, I noticed a lot of Russians wearing short shorts... which lead me to think how short the shorts (mid-thigh and higher) were that I used to wear in the 70's and 80's. Have a look at the old Wimbledon tennis matches. When the first long shorts came out circa 90's I used to laugh about them - I thought they looked ridiculous. Then I had my years wearing mid-calf length shorts and thought they looked cool, but now I'm back to around knee-length. The point I'm trying to make is that not everyone would think that socks with sandals look goofy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 > To get started, where do these people come from and is it common in their own countries? Always thought it was a (ridiculous) way for people to show that they are British ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Perhaps they care more about potential skin cancer issues then fashion?No you can't use that as an excuse, there's sun block, you need pride. The guys actually think it looks good, must be an age thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 What's worse, sandals with socks or no shirts beyond 2nd road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 19 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: 3 hours ago, topt said: Perhaps they care more about potential skin cancer issues then fashion? No you can't use that as an excuse, there's sun block, you need pride. The guys actually think it looks good, must be an age thing Sunblock on sweaty feet? LOL> I'd rather use socks at the risk of upsetting the fashionados. I'm sure many readers are part of the white socks/sandal brigade and taking notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 What's worse, sandals with socks or no shirts beyond 2nd road?I think I'd find no shirts more offensive. Socks is just tragic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Sunblock on sweaty feet? LOL> I'd rather use socks at the risk of upsetting the fashionados. I'm sure many readers are part of the white socks/sandal brigade and taking notes.You have sweaty feet with sandals? Maybe see a Dr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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