The bright sun reflected blindingly against the foot of snow blanketing the ground. People everywhere were wrapped up in heavy coats, scarves and hats in hopes of keeping the winter chill out. The clip-clap of flip-flops against the pavement echoed through the brisk December air, shattering the chilled silence.
Despite the cool weather, many people continue to wear flip-flops year round. Some cite comfort and convenience as reasons for sporting the sandals in the winter, while others have become accustom to the freedom the footwear provides.
“I wear mine everywhere,” said Carrie Maas, a mother of two and flip-flop fan. “They are convenient and match my outfit.”
The fact that the shoes do not have to be tied makes flip-flops an easy option for some.
“I get up with barely enough time to get to work. Rather than bother with socks and tying my shoes, I throw on my flippy floppies as I am walking out the door,” Logan resident Brady Hull said.
Cindy Howell, a Santa Cruz, Calif., native said growing up in a beach town made her accustomed to wearing sandals and flip-flops.
“I was always used to not wearing shoes,” Howell said. “My feet get too hot and I hate that.”
However, not everyone agrees with wearing flip-flops in the snow.
“You couldn’t pay me to wear anything but boots during the winter, especially in Logan,” Utah State University junior Katie Ferris said.
(K. Blesch)
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