Sandals and crusty feet at work

My new work shoes are Birkenstock milanos. I don’t see any issues

I never got this not wearing sandals to work… as long as they’re smart what’s the big deal?

I’d just not look at their feet.
I don’t think my discomfort trumps others’ discomfort.

Ignore the feet-haters on here! I have a tendency to eczema too - & cracked heels. For the latter my chiropodist recommended CCS Swedish foot cream - it has a higher % of urea in it than others, which is what works on hard/dry skin (don't worry, it smells nice!). It's really brilliant. I use it on my dry elbows too.

I wear Chanel nail polish, my feet are clean & moisturised, & I have lots of pairs of lovely sandals. I am not covering up my feet in hot summer weather!

There's a difference between pretty/ugly and groomed/unkempt though, right?

My feet are pretty hideous. They're big and wide and I have long nobbly toes like ET's fingers. But I keep the nails clean and neat, and the dry skin under control while it's sandal weather. It's hardly a frequent or time consuming chore.

Free career advice - focus on your job and not your colleagues feet.

Tbh this post has really put me off wearing open toe sandals anywhere! I have eczema on my feet (and hands unfortunately) and even though it is mostly under control I still struggle with cracked heels and occasionally flaky skin. I’m very self conscious showing my feet but hoped that if I did it wouldn’t affect others. Although I definitely wouldn’t wear open toe sandals to work for this reason. I just end up feeling uncomfortable in covered up footwear!

OP, you are a weirdo for staring at your colleague’s feet. Go do some filing or something 😂

This is pretty normal in hot countries. Ridiculous in my opinion to cover up. Should I wear tights in hot weather because my spider veins and thick ankles offend you? A winter hat because you don't like dry skin on my ears? What about the acne on my neck - poloneck in the summer for me?

I wear sandals in the office, and I've been on more H&S courses than you could possibly imagine. They're far more sensible than heels (which are actually forbidden) It's a relief to take off my steel mid soles & toe cap shoes & thick socks and put the sandals on when I've been on site.

Me too 😁

We don’t tend to use staples. We’re paper free. But if there was a staple on the floor it would be stopped by the sole of my sandal

I’ve been in this job for 8 years and have never had to worry about this.

I work In a hospital and we not not “supposed” to be wearing sandals/ open toed shoes/backless shoes/ trainers/ plimsoles

clothing wise we are not meant to wear shorts or cropped tops

I have seen all of the above - I think it’s really difficult to police stuff like this but I always try to be smart for work I feel it’s important.

I have fugly feet.

well, one is much worse than the other because I was in an accident and it’s got scars all over it and isn’t quite foot shaped any more.

i do actually have as reasonable adjustment that I don’t have to wear office shoes (can’t walk at all in them)

I'm glad our office has a no open toes policy.

I wouldn’t walk around with hands peeling, dry bits of skin flaking off all over the place

@Offherrockingchair WTF are people with psoriasis and other related conditions supposed to do in the summer? Go around wearing sackcloth, ringing a little bell??

"No excuse"

Skin conditions exist you know and Scholl is not a miracle cure all.

I wear birkenstocks with smart dresses to work in the summer. I think it's professional looking enough for a work environment (ok. Maybe not for court).

In fairness, a lot of people hate the sight of feet, and it is so much worse if they aren't well looked after. I think many people, even if they don't judge others size/weight etc, can struggle with feet. Most people however keep their thoughts to themselves and would never ever comment on other people's choices of footwear or the state of their feet, as they don't really have the right to do so

I think op if you avoid looking and indeed thinking about other people's feet, you'll be much happier, and probably get much more work done too.

Also, what do you mean by "full on" trainers please? Are they different to other types of trainers? I'd like to learn if you don't mind due to my job it may be helpful.

I bet you also think that overweight people should cover themselves up in a heatwave so as not to offend your delicate eyes with their ‘fugly’ bodies. Such mean girl, teenage language and that’s exactly the type of person you sound like.

Heres a novel idea - go to work, do your job, don’t obsess over other peoples feet/clothing choices. You’ll be much happier trust me.

I work at a uni. We all wear sandals in summer. Many of us without pedicures. If I suggested sandals were inappropriate there would be mass confusion and derision, and everyone would still happily get their dogs out the minute the sun comes out, with no obvious decline in professionalism. I really wonder where some of you work.

I didn't realise that medical condition was heat related. My sister has it and has to wear trainers due to her job and hasn't required adjustments for it.

I hope you have considered the health and safety aspect.

What if you tread on a staple?

Also, office 👌👍