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Sandals and crusty feet at work

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Offherrockingchair · 28/06/2026 19:47

AIBU to think that walking sandals and flip flops are not professional workwear? Yes, it’s been ridiculously hot, but I don’t want to see brittle yellow toenails, crusty dry skin and, in one case, flakes and chunks of skin hanging off the manky trotters of my colleagues 🤮 At the very least, if we are going to be subjected to your toe cleavage, have a pedicure first. And don’t get me started on the smelly ones!

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backformoreofthesame · 30/06/2026 12:19

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:57

So we have to go running now to keep feet healthy?

No you don’t have to. But it helps.

what the poster is saying is that spending money on appearances is less healthy than other things you could be doing for healthy feet but bi one talks about real foot health - only the appearance of it

certain appearances make other people very judgemental

some of the judgements that people are keen to make are often the opposite of what is really needed for healthy feet such as “smart” shoes tend not to have wide toe boxes but are dismissed as various agist things,

and a bit of air around the toes would more likely prevent problems caused by stale sweat but that is a luxury to be given only to those with good looking feet or the time and money to spend on cosmetic treatments

BlueFahrenheit · 30/06/2026 12:19

feistyoneyouare · 30/06/2026 11:58

I doubt that's true given the way you've been behaving on this thread.

Learn to contextualise rather than making vacuous comments.

Don't be obtuse, dear.

BettyJoanPerske · 30/06/2026 12:18

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:58

So what do you suggest to avoid ‘nauseating’ people? Should I wear gloves all the time so people don’t have to risk seeing it?

Maybe just try to stop? IDK, I'm not dictating to you and I would never say it to anyone, but you seem very defensive, which makes me wonder if you are more unkempt than you admit.

SadiraOfTyr · 30/06/2026 12:18

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:57

So we have to go running now to keep feet healthy?

Not all the list are compulsory of course, but regular running, especially off road, does wonders for foot strength, ankle stability, and bon density.

BlueFahrenheit · 30/06/2026 12:17

Ceramiq · 30/06/2026 11:29

What is shallow on this thread is people who don't know how to look after themselves because they end up bankrupting the NHS.

Are dry feet bankrupting the NHS?

Your imagination is running wild with you.

SadiraOfTyr · 30/06/2026 12:16

fiestatime1 · 30/06/2026 11:52

No it’s for cleaning down into the gum line, in between teeth and also for heart disease

I googled and got:

"Dental flossing reduces oral infections and gum disease, which are linked to inflammation," Sen said. Because inflammation can contribute to the risk for stroke, "it would make sense that if people flossed regularly, it might also reduce the risk of stroke and AFib."

also:

"The findings are considered preliminary until the full results are published in a peer-reviewed journal."

So basically, unsubstantiated bollocks. As usual, Correlation != Causation.

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:58

BettyJoanPerske · 30/06/2026 11:56

Most nailbiters do, they do it without even realising. I don't want to be judgy but it is pretty nauseating.

So what do you suggest to avoid ‘nauseating’ people? Should I wear gloves all the time so people don’t have to risk seeing it?

feistyoneyouare · 30/06/2026 11:58

BlueFahrenheit · 30/06/2026 10:45

Yes, I do the same.

However, I'm more concerned with my appearance than with sharing a dislike for those who can't access the same provisions I can.

I don't care about what others are doing.

Dry feet? I don't care.
Cracked heels? I really don't care.
Hairy toes? None of my business.
Imperfect teeth? Good for you!

My life isn't dull enough to be looking at feet 🤣

Edited

I doubt that's true given the way you've been behaving on this thread.

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:57

SadiraOfTyr · 30/06/2026 11:51

Foot health is easily achieved by wearing correctly fitting shoes with a wide toebox and not too much 'support', not wearing high heels, lots of running (preferably on trail rather than road), cutting your toenails when needed, and going barefoot whenever you can.

So we have to go running now to keep feet healthy?

BettyJoanPerske · 30/06/2026 11:56

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:51

Where did I say I did it in front of others?

Most nailbiters do, they do it without even realising. I don't want to be judgy but it is pretty nauseating.

fiestatime1 · 30/06/2026 11:52

SadiraOfTyr · 30/06/2026 11:45

I brush my teeth twice a day like a normal person. Flossing is only if you have something stuck between your teeth surely? How does it prevent bad breath?

No it’s for cleaning down into the gum line, in between teeth and also for heart disease

SadiraOfTyr · 30/06/2026 11:51

Ceramiq · 30/06/2026 11:27

The NHS is under pressure because people refuse to take care of themselves. Foot health is absolutely crucial for posture, joints etc beyond being essential for mobility which itself is a huge driver of health outcomes.

Foot health is easily achieved by wearing correctly fitting shoes with a wide toebox and not too much 'support', not wearing high heels, lots of running (preferably on trail rather than road), cutting your toenails when needed, and going barefoot whenever you can.

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:51

BettyJoanPerske · 30/06/2026 11:49

It isn't the appearance of the nails, it is the act of biting them itself. If you do that in front of others it's minging.

Where did I say I did it in front of others?

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:50

BitOutOfPractice · 30/06/2026 11:48

I love shoes. Often the first thing I look at, so yes, I see.

Really? Why though?

BettyJoanPerske · 30/06/2026 11:49

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:38

Well I’m sorry I have such ingrained anxiety that I have been doing it since I was a child. Should I wear false nails so as not to offend you? Perhaps I should have a regular manicure?

Some of you are missing the point. If someone is clean, and dressed in an appropriate manner if the situation calls for it, how does it affect you?

It isn't the appearance of the nails, it is the act of biting them itself. If you do that in front of others it's minging.

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:49

Judging · 30/06/2026 11:38

There may be hyperbole on here, but if you see someone with thick yellow, cracked hard skin, it looks dirty. They may in fact, be fresh out of the shower, but their feet make them look minging.

But if they aren’t dirty then that’s just your perception.

backformoreofthesame · 30/06/2026 11:49

It LOOKS dirty but IS NOT dirty - that’s your problem not theirs. If you can’t tell the difference that’s your lack of knowledge. We shouldn’t work to the lowest common denominator

iread this thread and think “oh I have been making a mistake”

BitOutOfPractice · 30/06/2026 11:48

feistyoneyouare · 30/06/2026 09:49

Does nothing at floor level ever catch your eye, then?

I love shoes. Often the first thing I look at, so yes, I see.

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:48

Overtheatlantic · 30/06/2026 11:10

You should probably go live in a forest somewhere because being a part of society isn’t your thing. And you like to try to shame those of us who care about hygiene and basic appearance. It won’t work on me. The vast majority of people in our society do care; you are an outlier.

Are you okay?

I shower and wash my hair every day and my clothes are always clean. I clean my teeth. I dress appropriately for wherever I am. So hygiene and basic appearance is covered.

What about that makes me someone who isn’t fit to live on society?

SadiraOfTyr · 30/06/2026 11:45

Overtheatlantic · 30/06/2026 11:11

It’s only essential if you don’t want bad breath but some of you obviously don’t care. 🥴🤢

I brush my teeth twice a day like a normal person. Flossing is only if you have something stuck between your teeth surely? How does it prevent bad breath?

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 11:38

BettyJoanPerske · 30/06/2026 11:15

To be fair, nailbiting is pretty gross.

Well I’m sorry I have such ingrained anxiety that I have been doing it since I was a child. Should I wear false nails so as not to offend you? Perhaps I should have a regular manicure?

Some of you are missing the point. If someone is clean, and dressed in an appropriate manner if the situation calls for it, how does it affect you?

Judging · 30/06/2026 11:38

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 10:50

What is ‘catastrophic’ on this thread is the hyperbole from people who are so shallow that they don’t see the difference between cleanliness and cosmetic.

There may be hyperbole on here, but if you see someone with thick yellow, cracked hard skin, it looks dirty. They may in fact, be fresh out of the shower, but their feet make them look minging.

AlcoholicAntibiotic · 30/06/2026 11:32

Ceramiq · 30/06/2026 11:29

What is shallow on this thread is people who don't know how to look after themselves because they end up bankrupting the NHS.

Not moisturising / exfoliating your feet is not what is bankrupting the NHS.

Ceramiq · 30/06/2026 11:29

Anarchy99 · 30/06/2026 10:50

What is ‘catastrophic’ on this thread is the hyperbole from people who are so shallow that they don’t see the difference between cleanliness and cosmetic.

What is shallow on this thread is people who don't know how to look after themselves because they end up bankrupting the NHS.

Ceramiq · 30/06/2026 11:27

BlueFahrenheit · 30/06/2026 10:41

You do realise that these NHS provisions are under an immense amount of pressure, right? Many people can't access these services.

A. They may need to wear sandals if they're having difficulty wearing other types of shoes.

B. They may not be able to floss their teeth due to severe dental issues.

People need to mind their own business and worry about their own precious lives.

CRITICAL THINKING.

The NHS is under pressure because people refuse to take care of themselves. Foot health is absolutely crucial for posture, joints etc beyond being essential for mobility which itself is a huge driver of health outcomes.